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2021/22
STAY
LOCAL
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FUR THER Y O U R F U T U RE WITH
POWERING E L URSES
SITY L E V CO
UNIVER HER LEVELS CO
URSES
• HIG
ACCESS TO HE TICESHIPS
HER LEVEL /DEGREE APPREN
HIG
5 REASONS TO STUDY HERE SPEND LESS Study our HNC/D and top-up courses at a fraction of the price of university with no compromise on quality. ACHIEVE MORE Our close industry links will help you get the skills that employers are looking for and put you on course to the career you want. FANTASTIC FACILITIES That’s how OFSTED - as well as our students - rate Walsall College’s campuses. SMALL CLASS SIZES Our lessons are taught in small classes increasing the one-to-one support from your lecturer. 3 YEARS = 3 QUALIFICATIONS You can progress from a number of our HNC programmes, all the way to degree level. 2
WELCOME
Jatinder Sharma OBE ... to Walsall College. We are successfully
Principal and Chief Executive, registered with the Office for Students (OfS)
Walsall College
and members of the Quality Assurance
Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
With our high quality yet affordable route to degrees, we make it our mission to boost
your job prospects and earning potential. If it’s a successful career you want, we have a
wide range of courses designed with industry input and taught by expert tutors to give
you the skills that employers tell us they want. Read some of our former student stories
throughout this guide, and you’ll see for yourself the emphasis we place on giving
students an advantage in the world of work.
There’s never been a better time to join us. This year, we have an even wider choice of
career focused courses, delivered flexibly to fit around your personal commitments. If
you’ve made the decision to enter in to higher education after a break, then the great
news is that we’ve introduced even more Access to HE courses with flexible study
options and all the support you need to progress on to your chosen career pathway. If
finances have been holding you back from starting a course, you can now apply for a
loan to help with the cost of Access course fees.
We’re constantly investing in our facilities, like our new £2m Digital Engineering Skills
Centre to create an environment that’s inspiring and on a par with university campuses.
Walsall College is the perfect setting for powering your future; increasing your potential,
growing your ability and giving you more control.
All in a welcoming, personal environment, where we will celebrate your achievements
and nurture your aspirations. Your career couldn’t be in better hands.
CONTENTS
Spend Less 4 Access to HE Courses 18
Achieve More 5 Business, Law and Computing 24
Outstanding Facilities 6 Construction & Engineering 32
Quality Assured 7 Creative Industries 36
Highly Recommended 8 Protective Services 48
3 Years, 3 Qualifications 9 Services to People 51
Courses Explained 10 Teacher Training 54
Life Outside The Classroom 12 Higher Apprenticeships
Gain Industry Experience/ and Professional Qualifications 56
Walsall College Graduate 13 Useful Contacts and Support 58
How to Apply 14 Our Campuses 59
Course Listing 16
Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 3
SPEND LESS
THE COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO
BOOST YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS
Think you simply can’t afford to Fee Grants and Student Opportunity
get on course for the career you
want? You can at Walsall College. Course Grants Fund (SOF)
If you are a first-time, new student beginning If you’re facing difficulties and have already
Don’t let rising university costs and money a part-time course, you won’t have to pay any taken out your full grant and loan entitlement,
worries rain on your ambitions when our tuition fees up front, but will instead be able to you may be eligible for additional financial help
HI:ED courses are the affordable route. apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. The Tuition Fee Loan from College. Please enquire at our student
We’ve got a whole range of courses that isn’t based on household income and there’s no services desk.
upper age limit for applying. Part-time students
will equip you to start your career with
confidence - all at a very reasonable cost. are also eligible to apply for a maintenance loan. Financial help
A typical HNC/D costs £5,200* and a Level Find out more at The Student Finance England offer means tested
6 top-up costs £7,500* a year at Walsall www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance loans/grants for Higher Education and may be
College. That’s a lot less than studying at If you are studying a full-time HE course, there are able to offer you some money towards your
the same level at university. And that’s grants and loans available to help you with your course. Find out more at www.gov.uk/apply-
before deducting any awards or help you living costs and tuition fees. Additional funding online-for-student-finance
may be entitled to.
Take a HNC/D with us, and it could
is available for full-time students who have
children, a disability, or an adult who is financially Bursaries
springboard you straight into the second or dependent on them. How much you get will The College recognises that financial constraints
third year of a top-up degree or on many depend on your household income and other are often a barrier to entry into HE and obtaining
of our pathways you could achieve a full information. a successful outcome. To mitigate the impact
degree right here. It’s a clever way to bring Apply online at of financial hardship the College provides a
the cost of a degree right down, saving www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance guaranteed bursary of £800 per academic year
you thousands and without compromising for every student (pro-rata for part-time students)
on the quality of your education. Studying Instalment Plan who has a household income of below £30,000
per annum and are subject to the minimum
close to home saves you all the extra costs If you want to spread the cost, we can arrange an
of living - or even just travelling - away attendance criteria of 90% per term.
instalment plan on course fees of £100 or more.
from home. We’ve got great links with You will make an initial payment at enrolment
local universities to help you on your way. and then 3 equal payments after that.
*course fees may vary subject to course type
There are grants and loans For more information about any
available to help pay for your of the above, please contact the
tuition and living costs. Student Support Team at the
Customer Advice and Support
Centre or call 01922 657000.
ADDITIONAL COURSE FEES
There may be additional costs to your studies
that are not included in the course fee,
Learn now. Pay later.
such as: Advanced Learning Loans for Access
• The cost of additional examinations for any
award other than the intended award.
to HE and Professional courses
• The cost of personal membership to If finances have been holding you back from starting a course,
professional bodies. you can now apply for a loan to help with the cost of Access to
• Additional materials beyond the supplied Higher Education and professional course fees if you are aged 19
standard provision. or over when you start the course.
• Optional field trips and activities for Your household income isn’t taken into account and there’s no
personal development. credit check, and repayments don’t start until you are earning
• Travel costs to and from placements. over £25,000 per annum.
• The cost of any Criminal Records Bureau
Check or Occupational Health Assessment Find out more at
where these are required either by the www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
college or a placement provider. or email our Student Finance Team on
• Printing and photocopying. admissionsandfinance@walsallcollege.ac.uk
• Library fees and fines. An Advanced Learning Loan Bursary can lead to a total of £750, with part time
• Own purchase text books. being paid at 50% of the full award. There are 5 payments in total paid half
termly. Please note a relevant criteria will need to be met. Please note this loan
Students can apply for extra financial support does not apply to HNC, HND or degree/Level 6 courses.
through loans and bursaries to cover the cost
dependant on eligibility. Please enquire at the
student service desk for further details.
4
ACHIEVE MORE
GIVE EMPLOYERS EXACTLY
WHAT THEY WANT
So what’s the key to getting ahead in your chosen career? It’s
making sure that the skills you’ve got are exactly the skills that the
economy needs. Our close industry links help us to keep our finger
firmly on the pulse - and ensure our vocational learning is preparing
you to work in areas where the local economy is growing.
Using local and global links to help you
Whether you’re working on live briefs set by employers, attending workshops,
picking up industry-endorsed qualifications or getting hands-on in the workplace,
it all gives you the kind of experiences that employers love.
Our courses are developed with the help of a range of employers, giving you
access to cutting-edge facilities and expert tuition from industry professionals.
Our students benefit from the expertise of organisations including: Microsoft,
The NHS, Francesco Group, Walsall Council, Cisco, Brady Bags and The New Art
Gallery plus many more!
Employers we work with include
Celebrating
your success!
You’ve done it! You’ve put in
the hard work. You’ve got the
qualification. It’s time to celebrate -
graduation day is a big deal here.
We believe wholeheartedly in celebrating our
students’ successes - so expect a graduation
ceremony to rival any university. Each year, our
students parade to Walsall Town Hall in their
caps and gowns, accompanied by the Town
Crier announcing their success.
Over 450 people join in the celebration,
including students, family, friends and their
proud tutors. Special awards and certificates
are presented to our most outstanding students.
For those who go straight into work, it’s a
wonderful send-off. And for those who go on
to a top-up degree, they’ll have yet another
graduation to look forward to…
Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 5
Top-of-the range gym facilities
OUTSTANDING
FACILITIES
FOR THE SERIOUSLY AMBITIOUS
Step into our campuses for the first time and you’ll be impressed
It’s the perfect place to study. Our fully-equipped Learning Resources
Centres and drop-in learning decks combine traditional library services
with the very latest technologies and facilities. We’ve got interactive
whiteboards, free Wi-fi and even an exclusive learning deck for our HI:ED
students.
It’s a fantastic environment - not just for learning but also for living. Chat
over a cappuccino in our Starbucks Café. Catch up with friends in the
student lounge. Relax on the sofas in our breakout areas or work up a
sweat in the gym.
Investing in your future Lecture theatre
We’ve invested heavily in our campuses - and we don’t intend to stop.
Our new £2 million state-of-the-art Digital Engineering Skills Centre has
been built to address the skills gap within the engineering industry.
The centre includes 3D printing technologies, robotics, industry 4.0
technologies, programmable logic controllers, CNC machines and high
specification computers for industrial design processes, upskilling
and learning.
The building is also home to advanced construction facilities, including
those that assist with the planning, design, construction and maintenance
of buildings.
Onsite nursery for students
6
The Littleton Restaurant
Campus
QUALITY
ASSURED
Highlights
• Learning decks that have all the
latest technology
• FREE Wi-fi access
ACHIEVE SUCCESS ON
QUALITY ASSURED COURSES
• FREE job search and support
• Membership of Students’ Union
• Town centre location with transport Studying near your home now allows you to gain a high quality higher
links
level education that’s also in budget.
• Starbucks Café
Our courses have been commended by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
• Discounted access to the gym
and praised for the learning opportunities afforded to students.
and salon
• The Littleton - Restaurant and Bar Small class sizes and the personalised support you’ll receive from lecturers and experts in
their field will increase your skills and career prospects.
• Onsite nursery
• Sports hall and badminton courts
University Partnerships
• Business incubation centre
Walsall College has collaborative arrangements with a number of local universities, including
• Sports training and injury clinic
Birmingham City University and the University of Worcester.
• Sauna/jacuzzi
• Dance and fitness studios
• Spa facilities
• Corporate training area/team
building
• CISCO Networking Academy
The safety and security of all in our College community is our absolute priority.
We have spent a long time planning measures which will allow us to safely
deliver face-to-face teaching on campus from September 2021.
• Our focus is on high-quality, small- • All on-campus activity will be delivered
group (groups averaging 15) teaching using all necessary safety measures to
in person, with some digitally-enabled keep you and your tutors and advisors
content to ensure no student misses safe, including social distancing, and use
any learning. of personal protective equipment,
as appropriate.
• You will also have access to a
comprehensive programme of individual • Our counsellors and safeguarding team
support provided by a range of student here to support you throughout your
services including the Library Resource time with us to ensure you achieve your
Centre and Information, Advice full potential.
and Guidance.
Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 7
HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
ENDORSED BY GRADUATES WHO’VE GONE ON
TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS, TAUGHT BY SPECIALISTS
We listen to our students and give them the opportunity to voice
their opinions via student conferences and student surveys.
What do our
MEET SOME OF OUR SPECIALIST TUTORS students love
about HI:ED?
“My overall time at Walsall College
has been a very good experience
for me. I have developed both
mentally and physically and the
Sapinder Birring Chris Sammons course has made me ready for work
outside of education.”
Lecturer of Business Lecturer of Catering
and Administration and Hospitality
“There is a small group of students
After completing a youth training scheme, Chris has nearly a decade’s worth of experience
in each class which allows you
Sapinder worked as an administrator for in the hospitality and catering industry, to have more one-to-ones with
Dudley Council. She later graduated with a particularly in fine dining and gourmet cooking. tutors to check understanding and
HNC Business and BA Business Administration He began his career as a Commis Chef at the enhance learning. Compared to uni
Degree, which helped her become an Fairlawns Hotel and Spa in Aldridge. He then the course fees are appealing.”
Examinations Officer at a local college, and went on to work in senior roles for a wide
then a Supervisor at Walsall College in the range of high-end restaurants, including the
same field. contemporary Opus restaurant in Birmingham “I definitely believe that the skills I
“After three years of working in this role, and the Moddershall Oaks Country spa. have gained on the course will be a
I decided to leave and complete my PGCE at “One of my favourite aspects of my role as a great benefit to me in my career!”
Wolverhampton University. I returned to the senior chef was working with and developing
college as a lecturer in 2008, teaching students young chefs, watching them progress and
at all levels within the Business and “I started at college on a Level 2
reach their true potential. It was a great feeling
Computing cluster. watching these chefs take on better roles and course and because of the fantastic
“I wanted to share the knowledge that I being told that I played a part in that. support of the tutors I decided
had gained from my qualifications and work “To be able to help develop new chefs in an
to stay on to study towards a
experience. Teaching is a challenging and academic environment is a great opportunity foundation degree.”
rewarding career. As a teacher, you are a for me to help better young chef’s chances of
role model to your students who look up to achieving all they can. It’s a way of giving back
you for advice about their chosen careers. to the industry, and giving trainees the same “My tutors were very inspiring
“As well as teaching 16-18 year olds, I teach time and energy my senior chefs gave to me and encouraged me to believe
adult learners who have come back into as a young chef. in myself.”
education after a break. This is even more “The best thing about teaching is seeing
rewarding seeing adult learners overcome the students produce some amazing food,
their nerves and build up their confidence “Smaller class sizes, personalised
and progressing not only in the kitchen but
throughout the duration of their course.” academically and as young professionals.”
tuition and outstanding support!”
8
3 YEARS Many of
our courses
3 QUALIFICATIONS
are part
time!
PROGRESS YOUR WAY FROM A HNC TO A DEGREE
Get your The degrees Achieve a full degree and you’re well
on the way to a successful career.
offered include:
degree here! The average salary
for graduates is
30%
We are proud to be one of the only further • BSc (Hons) Computing (TOP-UP)
education colleges in the region to offer
Level 6 degree qualifications. Working in • BA (Hons) Fashion Design
partnership with Birmingham City University (TOP-UP)
(BCU), we have developed a suite of courses • BA (Hons) Visual Communication
designed to equip students with the higher - Graphic Communication
HIGHER
level skills in great demand by employers.
(TOP-UP)
The one-year top-up degrees allow
• BA (Hons) Visual Communication
students to convert an existing
qualification at Level 5 into a full BA
- Photography (TOP-UP)
honours qualification at Level 6.
than for non-graduates aged 25-30
YOUR ROUTE TO A DEGREE... AND BEYOND
There’s more than one way to get the qualifications to advance your career.
Get to grips with how different HI:ED courses work and how they can provide a cost-effective route to a degree.
PhD/MPhil (duration depends on mode of study, normally 3-4 years)
Masters - MA/MSc/MBA
(duration depends on mode of study, normally 1-3 years)
Bachelor Degree
HI:ED offer at Walsall College
Final Year/Top-Up Degree Level 6 - (Year 3)
except Certificate of HE
Higher National Diploma/
Bachelor Degree
Foundation Degree Level 5 Degree Apprenticeship
(Year 2)
Certificate of HE
Higher National Certificate Higher Level Apprenticeship Bachelor Degree
Level 4 Level 4/5 (Year 1)
Level 3 Extended Diploma•
Advanced Level Apprenticeship A Levels
Level 3 Second Year
Level 3 Second Yearq Second Year
Access to HE*
Level 3 Diploma• Advanced Level Apprenticeship A Levels
Level 3 First Year Level 3 First Yearq First Year
*Access to Higher Education courses are for students aged 19+ only
• T his includes 90 credit and subsidiary diplomas
q Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships can take 1-2 years to complete
Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 9
COURSES
EXPLAINED
How can we improve your What do I need for a HE course?
career prospects? From Access Usually one or more of these Level 3 qualifications:
courses to get you back in to
education, to HNCs and HNDs • BTEC/OCR/C&G national • Other specialist and
qualifications professional qualifications
to full degrees, we can help!
• Advanced Apprenticeships • Access to HE courses
Because a degree needn’t
• A Diploma • Relevant industry experience
mean three expensive years
• A Levels/T Levels will also be considered if you
at university. Get a HND here do not have qualifications at
at Walsall College and you • NVQ Level 3
• International Baccalaureate Level 3
could go straight onto the
final year of a degree course Entry requirements vary - please check your course details carefully. Some courses may require grade
- in some cases right here at C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent i.e. Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
Walsall College. Talk to us on 01922 657000 for personal, tailored advice.
Everyone has access They reflect what your industry wants
and needs and they’re respected by
to make them directly relevant to
your career. Study for an extra year at
to Higher Education employers. They’re a good route into university and you could top it up to a
employment, or, if you want to take full degree.
Access Courses (pre Higher Education) your education further, you can go on
Access courses are specifically designed to study a HND or it can count towards Level 6 Top-Up Degrees
to prepare you for progression to Higher a degree. They can be studied full-time Get your degree right here at Walsall
Education. They focus on developing the and part-time. College. We’re delighted to offer
transferable skills required for HI:ED, and one-year top-up degrees in certain
Students who achieve this can progress programmes, designed to convert an
provide a vocational foundation to
first to a BTEC Level 5 Higher National existing qualification at Level 5 into a
build on. Access to HE are Level 3 courses.
Diploma which offers a greater degree full BA honours qualification at Level
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals of specialisation and then potentially to 6. It’s aimed at successful HND/FdA (or
at Walsall College degree level. equivalent) graduates who want to gain
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals (HNs) an affordable, accessible university level
Higher National Diploma HND - Level
are nationally recognised qualifications qualification.
5 Equivalent to 2nd year of university
that provide a programme of specialist
HNDs are nationally-recognised, career- Professional Qualifications
vocational learning at Levels 4
focused BTEC qualifications at Level These are vocationally relevant higher
(HNC) and 5 (HND) which reflects
5. Employers value their relevance and level courses to further enhance your
the requirement of professional
practical aspects. At this level you can skills and career prospects.
organisations and meets the National
specialise and may be able to start to
Occupational Standards for each sector Higher Apprenticeships
work towards professional membership.
or industry. These are a great way to continue
They take two years of full-time study
With their strong emphasis on (or 1 year top-up following a HNC) workbased learning at HE level.
developing practical skills alongside and you may be able to work while They offer opportunities to enrol on a
specialist knowledge and understanding studying. They’re a good route straight Foundation Degree, HND, Diploma in
for the sector, BTEC Higher Nationals into your career or you can often go HE and Degree Courses (you may need
are recognised internationally by straight into the third year of a degree additional qualifications for some higher
employers as providing students with course, including our own Level 6 level courses).
the key concepts and practical skills top-up courses.
for direct progression to - or within - Recognising Prior Learning (RPL)
Foundation Degrees - Level 4 and 5 The credits you’ve achieved at Level 4
employment.
Equivalent to 2nd year of university HNC can contribute towards your Level
Higher National Certificate HNC - Get the knowledge and abilities 5 HND. Most of our Level 5 HNDs are
Level 4 Equivalent to 1st year of employers want and develop skills in ‘top-up qualifications’ which recognise
university specialised areas, based on the latest the learning and expertise you
HNCs are nationally-recognised, career- industry practices. Usually lasting two already have.
focused BTEC qualifications at Level 4. years, they’re designed with employers
10HOW MANY UCAS
POINTS DO YOU HAVE?
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152 D*DD
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128 DDM
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84 D*D*
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THE CLASSROOM
Like all college and university environments, we encourage our
students to make the most of their time with us by enjoying
opportunities to socialise, pursue hobbies and interests and take
part in activities that will support their job and career prospects.
Here are just some of the things you can do as a higher education student:
Student Union membership
When you enrol on a course with us, you also become a member of Walsall
College Students’ Union and the National Union of Students (NUS). This means
you can help organise, or just take part in college-based events celebrating
everything from culture and diversity to local and national festival and
calendar events.
Our Students’ Union is a great place to relax, play pool, play gaming consoles and
meet other students.
You can also support the work of the NUS - promoting, defending and extending
the rights of all students. Find out more at www.nus.org.uk
Save money
Apply for a NUS Totum Card and save money at a range of leisure, retail and
dining outlets. Full details & application can be found at www.totum.com
Be a Student Representative
If you are inspired by the work of the NUS, you might want to consider taking up
the role of Higher Education Officer in our Students’ Union. Elections take place
in October.
Be active
Join our state-of-the-art gym and take part in a range of classes such as yoga,
zumba and pilates. The NUS promote, defend
and extend student rights.
Give and Take Find out more at;
Give and Take is our unique volunteering programme of activities and events.
Have fun, enrich your CV and improve your employment prospects all at the same www.nus.org.uk
time. Employers love to see real work-related experience. We’ll help you find the
volunteering opportunities to develop your skills. You can even set up and run
your own student group.
Get to know us
At the beginning of term, visit our Big Hello fresher’s fair where you can meet
people, discover what Walsall College - and Walsall - have to offer, and most of
all, enjoy yourself.
Find out more about all these initiatives and other things happening across our
sites through our campus notice boards and our social media.
Make the most of Walsall’s lively nightlife
12GAIN INDUSTRY
EXPERIENCE
So what’s the key to landing your exciting competition in collaboration with Fashion design students Zoe Jones and Leah
dream job? It’s making sure that the Brady Bags, an accessories company based Hinton were awarded first place, and will
skills you have are exactly the skills in Walsall. have their designs mass produced and sold
the economy needs. Our close industry internationally.
Peter Wilkes, Managing Director at Brady
links mean we know where the jobs are
Bags, said “We’ve been working with Peter said, “Zoe and Leah showed
going to be - and how to get you ready
students from Walsall College for the past confidence in their designs. They have taken
for them.
three years and every year we’re impressed the brief and designed bags that are not only
On our higher education courses you will by the calibre of local talent from the fashion fresh and current, but complements our bag
get the opportunity to gain valuable industry students.” range beautifully. We’re impressed with the
insights via: The live brief was delivered by Peter who research they have done, and how they were
outlined for students to design a travel bag able to tailor the designs to our brand style
• Course related trips and target audience.
that could end up on the production line and
• External Placement opportunities
be launched to an international market.
• Live briefs set with employers We’re excited to showcase these designs
• Employer-led talks/masterclasses Students were briefed to come up with a as part of our range and look forward to
design aimed at a younger trend conscious working with Walsall College again on our
market but in keeping with Brady’s next brief.”
Spotlight on talent... trademark style. Students were encouraged
to take a risk with their design, and to Jaswant Sembhi, former Senior Employer
Engagement Co-ordinator at Walsall College,
Fashion students’ consider features such as buckles, studs and
magnetic locks, as well as the colour burnt said “We’re delighted to team up with Brady
designs go on Brady orange to fit into their autumn range. Bags again this year. Our students gain
so many benefits from working alongside
Bags’ production line Over 40 students at Walsall College from industry experts and we hope to continue
both Level 3 and HE courses entered the this relationship with Brady Bags for years
Fashion design students at Walsall College competition, all showcasing their design skills to come.”
were given the opportunity to enter an and ideas for an original Brady bag.
WALSALL COLLEGE
GRADUATE
It’s not just about learning how to
organise an event, creating a CAD
...become a Walsall
image or design websites. Yes, we’ll College Graduate
teach you the skills to do your job - Walsall College
• Be skilled: You will have the commercial
and to do it brilliantly. But at Walsall
skills needed to thrive in your chosen
College, you’ll learn so much more
industry sector
than that. GRADUATE
• Be professional: You will have the SKILLED • PROFESSIONAL • ENTERPRISING
GOLD AWARD
You’ll become a Walsall College Graduate. additional qualities which will help you
That means you’ll leave us as a well- stand out against the competition and
rounded individual, ready to make an Walsall College
excel in your career.
instant contribution to your career - with a
• Be enterprising: You will have the
whole range of skills that employers want,
from teamworking to problem solving and
intuitive skills that will help you to be GRADUATE
flexible and adaptable to the changing SKILLED • PROFESSIONAL • ENTERPRISING
SILVER AWARD
communicating.
and challenging world of work
It means that you’re prepared for anything.
Wherever your career takes you - onward, Go for Gold Walsall College
upward or even in a completely different Really shine and you’ll get a silver or
direction, you’ve got the transferable skills gold award, demonstrating to employers and
universities that you go above and beyond in GRADUATE
to make it a success. SKILLED • PROFESSIONAL • ENTERPRISING
developing your transferable skills. BRONZE AWARD
Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 13HOW TO APPLY
FOLLOW OUR SIMPLE STEPS TO APPLYING
ACCESS TO HE FULL TIME PART TIME HIGHER
APPRENTICESHIPS
Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1
Complete an Apply through UCAS, Complete an Already have a job?
application form www.ucas.com application form Apply to the college
(online or we can Apply from Sept 2020 (online or we can by filling out an
send you a paper to apply for courses send you a paper application form,
version) starting in Sept 2021 version) attend interview and
enrol onto the course.
Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2
Complete an Complete an initial Complete an Don’t have a job?
initial assessment assessment* and initial assessment* Check out
and written attend your interview. and attend your Apprenticeship
comprehension test. Look at page 15 for interview. vacancies at
Attend an interview• UCAS deadlines. apprenticeships.
gov.uk
Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3
Start Start Start If you are successful
course course course you will be signed up,
if not, we may offer
you an alternative
programme.
* subject to proven qualifications
• interview subject to initial assessment results
14You’ve seen what we can do How to apply for How, where and
for you. And - more importantly
- you’ve seen what you can do a part-time course when do I apply for
for yourself. Apply now and get • Apply directly to Walsall College financial help?
your career moving. on a college application form (either
• Loans are available to help pay for
available online, or call us to request
How to apply for one). Once we have received your
your tuition fee and living costs.
Additional support may be available
a full-time course application we will arrange an
interview with the relevant
for full time students if you have a
• Apply through UCAS, the disability, dependants and children.
admissions tutor.
Universities and Colleges Admissions You should apply as early as possible
Service system. How to apply for - don’t wait until you’ve been offered
a place on a course to find out what
• Apply from September 2020 for Access to Higher student finance you could get.
courses starting 2021.
• Make sure UCAS receives your
Education Courses • Find out what’s available and
how to apply at
application by 15 January 2021, • Apply directly to Walsall College,
www.direct.gov.uk/
unless it’s listed with a 15 October do not apply through UCAS. There
studentfinance
2020 deadline. are fees attached to these courses. For
more information, call our Customer • Get advice on 0300 100 0607
• If you apply after the deadline, the Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm
College will consider your application Advice and Support Centre on
01922 657000 Saturday and Sunday: 9am - 4pm
on an individual basis if places are still Textphone: 0300 100 0622
available. • You can now apply for an Advanced
Learning Loan to cover tuition fees • Estimate your costs for full-time
• Find out more at www.ucas.com study in advance with the Student
for an Access to HE course. Find out
more about an Advanced Learning Finance Calculator at www.gov.uk/
Loan at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/ student-finance-calculator
advanced-learner-loans • Find out about student loans at
www.gov.uk/student-finance/
repayments
• Find out more about an Advanced
Learning Loan at
www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/
advanced-learner-loans
ENTRY
All applicants are required to attend English order to progress to
an interview to help determine higher levels.
REQUIREMENTS whether the course is suitable for
them and if successful completion of
It is also likely that applicants will be
asked to take an initial assessment
Entry on to our higher the course will help students to make
at the college to help assess if they
inroads towards their career goals.
education courses is assessed require any additional support whilst
The interview stage also allows you to
on an individual case by case ask questions about the course or the
on the course.
basis. Qualifications, subjects college, with a representative from the Finally, some courses set an
studied and exam grades are curriculum team. introductory task for students to
the key measures taken into complete in their own time before
Interviews for some courses may
account, however industry enrolment starts. This is designed for
also involve additional aspects, such
experience and enthusiasm are as a review of your portfolio work
you to get a feel for the course which
also highly considered before a for creative courses. This will be
we hope will excite you as your start
decision is made. date approaches.
made clear in your invitation letter.
In some cases, it may be a course
requirement for you to achieve a Level
2 qualification in either Maths and or
Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 15COURSE LISTING FEES/COURSES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT BUT CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UCAS CODE STUDY MODE FEE P/YEAR PAGE
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Business and Law - Full time £3022 19
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Business and Management - Full time £3022 20
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Computing - Full time £3928 20
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Education - Full time £3384 21
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health - Full time £3384 21
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science - Full time £3384 23
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Work - Full time £3384 23
BUSINESS, LAW & COMPUTING
Business HNC 21NN Blended Learning £3500 25
Business HND (TOP-UP) 022N Blended Learning £3500 25
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) L4 Professional Diploma in Accounting - Part time £2573 26
CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in Human Resource Management - Full time £2000 27
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) - Apprenticeship - 27
Computing (Networking) HNC 2IC2 Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 29
Computing (Software Development) HNC 21C1 Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 29
Computing (Networking) HND (TOP-UP) 012N Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 30
Computing (Software Development) HND (TOP-UP) 204G Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 30
Computing BSc (Hons) (TOP-UP)* I100 Full time £7500 31
Computer Networking and Security BSc (Hons) TOP-UP (course subject to approval)* I200 Full time £7500 31
CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING
Construction and the Built Environment HNC - Part time £2900 33
General Engineering HNC - Full time £5500 35
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
£5400 (free if
Pre-degree Foundation Diploma in Art & Design - Full time under 19) 37
Art & Design HNC 112A Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 39
Art & Design HND (TOP-UP) 012A Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 39
Creative Media Production HNC 3P10 Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 40
Creative Media Production HND (TOP-UP) 3P1P Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 40
Fashion and Textiles HNC 122W Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 42
Fashion and Textiles HND (TOP-UP) 522W Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 42
Fashion BA (Hons) (TOP-UP)* A234 Full time £7500 43
Graphic Design HNC 112W Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 44
Graphic Design HND (TOP-UP) 012W Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 44
Graphic Communication BA (Hons) (TOP-UP)* V587 Full time £7500 45
Photography HNC W640 Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 46
Photography HND (TOP-UP) 046W Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 46
Photography BA (Hons) (TOP-UP)* V589 Full time £7500 47
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Protective Services (Blue Lights Services) HNC PS20 Full time £5500 49
Protective Services HND PS21 Full time £5500 49
SERVICES TO PEOPLE
Hospitality Management HNC 099N Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 52
Hospitality Management HND (TOP-UP) 0995 Full time £5500 52
International Travel and Tourism Management HNC TT01 Part time/Full time £2900/£5500 53
TEACHER TRAINING
Postgraduate Certificate in Education / Diploma in Education and Training* - Part time £4500/£9250 55
The College reserves the right to change course fees without prior notice at complete discretion.
Please refer to the College fees policy (available on request) for advice regarding refunds.
*Delivered in partnership with Birmingham City University
16COURSES Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 17
ACCESS TO
HIGHER
EDUCATION
Take the first steps to the career you want. Access courses offer the
perfect stepping-stone onto our HI:ED courses. They’re specially
designed to give you the transferable skills - anything from writing
essays to problem-solving to IT skills - that you’ll need for Higher
Education. All skills that will help you in your chosen career. It’s also a
firm vocational foundation for your next step. And from there? Think
big. It’s up to you.
University Level Courses
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Business and Law
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Business and Management
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Computing
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Education
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Work
Learn now. If finances have been holding you back from starting a course, you can now
apply for a loan to help with the cost of Access to Higher Education and
Pay later.
professional course fees if you are aged 19 or over when you start the course.
Your household income isn’t taken into account, there’s no credit check, and
repayments don’t start until you are earning over £25,000 per annum.
Advanced Learning Please note this loan does not apply to HNC, HND or degree/Level 6 courses.
Loans for Access to
HE and Professional
Find out more at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
courses
or email our Student Support Team on
studentsupport@walsallcollege.ac.uk
18Access to Higher Education
Diploma: Business and Law
36 weeks, full time, 15 hours per week
Wisemore Campus Level 3
Awarding Body: Open College Network West Midlands
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English or Maths.
• Level 2 competency in Literacy and a minimum of Level
1-2 in Numeracy through a rigorous interview, online initial
assessment and a written comprehension exercise.
• You will need to possess the necessary motivation and
determination to succeed on an intensive programme and
must be able to show evidence of relevant work experience to
support career progression.
WHY CHOOSE IT?
Aiga Dalberga
Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas Business and Law
course runs over one year and is ideal if you wish to progress to After a long break from education, Aiga moved to
higher education to study on a range of business or law-related Walsall and continued her studies. During a trip to
programmes. If you have prior experience working in business and/ the College’s Open Day, she discovered the Access
or the legal professions, you will also benefit from this course if you to Higher Education course, which is now helping
have a desire to progress to higher education.
her to reach her goal of going to university and
COURSE CONTENT becoming a barrister.
You will study a range of modules in business, law, study techniques Aiga’s Access course has helped her to develop a range of
and preparation for higher education. This is an intensive study
skills needed in higher education, including managing her
programme so you must possess the necessary motivation and
determination to succeed A minimum of 10 self-study hours a own time.
week are required in order to manage strict work deadlines and “I like how the course prepares you for university, which
to cope with the workload.
includes the responsibility we have to take in order to
MODULES
maintain our course work. Deadlines for assignments are
• Access to Justice set and the ability to manage your private life and time
• Civil & Criminal Courts is essential. Tutors are very supportive and will guide you
• Criminal Law & Procedures when needed.”
• English Legal System
• Family Law - Children Walsall College’s Access to HE course has enabled Aiga to
• Family Law - Marriage & Cohabitation pursue something she enjoyed.
• Human Rights, the Individual & the Law
• The Law of Tort - Negligence
• Marketing
“I have always been interested in law,
• Research Topic and I wanted to enhance my quality of life
• Study Skills by doing something I have a passion for.
PROGRESSION Education opens up opportunities and I
Remain at Walsall College to complete HNC and HND in Business feel that by pursuing higher level study, I’m
followed by BA (Hons) in Business Studies (TOP-UP), or progress to providing a good example to my children.”
university.
FEE Aiga values the academic skills and experiences she
Fee is £3022 (full time). Fees are inclusive of exam and registration gained from the course, including a trip to the Houses
fees but individual professional body membership/registration fees of Parliament.
are the responsibility of the student.
“I learnt how to think critically and analyse information,
Additional costs may include:
• £100 for course related books which are some of the most important skills I gained. My
• £30 field trip visit to the House of Lords and House of Commons was an
amazing experience, as I learnt about the history of British
START DATE law and how new legislations are made”
September 2021
She now plans to continue her studies at the University of
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Law, with dreams of becoming a barrister.
• Essay
“I have received a conditional offer from the University
• Presentations
• Controlled assignments of Law to study an LLB degree that will be continued at a
higher level by studying Bar Professional Training Course.”
Aiga commends the support she received during her
studies.
“The tutors were great. If I ever had any issue, I knew
where to turn and I was always heard.”
Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 19Access to Higher Education Access to Higher Education
Diploma: Business and Diploma: Computing
Management
36
36 weeks,
weeks, full
full time,
time, 15
15 hours
hours per
per week
week
36 weeks, full time, 13 hours per week Wisemore
Wisemore Campus
Campus Level
Level 33
Wisemore Campus Level 3 Awarding
Awarding Body:
Body: Open
Open College
College Network
Network West
West Midlands
Midlands
Awarding Body: Open College Network West Midlands
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English or Maths.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Level 2 competency in Literacy and a minimum of Level
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English or Maths.
1-2 in Numeracy through a rigorous interview, online Initial
• Level 2 competency in Literacy and a minimum of Level
Assessment and a written comprehension exercise.
1-2 in Numeracy through a rigorous interview, online Initial
• You will need to possess the necessary motivation and
Assessment and a written comprehension exercise.
determination to succeed on an intensive programme and
• You will need to possess the necessary motivation and
must be able to show evidence of relevant work experience to
determination to succeed on an intensive programme and
support career progression.
must be able to show evidence of relevant work experience to
support career progression.
WHY CHOOSE IT?
WHY CHOOSE IT? Our new Access to Higher Education Diploma: Computing course
This new course is ideal if you wish to progress to higher runs over one year and is ideal if you wish to progress to higher
education, to study on a range of business or management related education. During the course of your studies, you will be introduced
programmes. If you have prior experience working in business and/ to various Computing-related subjects. If you have prior experience
or management this will also benefit you have a desire to progress to working in business and/or management and wish to study any
higher education. Computing-related discipline at higher education, this course will
prepare you for it.
COURSE CONTENT
You will study a range of modules in business, management, finance, COURSE CONTENT
ICT, study techniques and preparation for higher education. This is You will study a range of modules in Computing, Networking, study
an intensive study programme so you must possess the necessary techniques and preparation for higher education. This is an intensive
motivation and determination to succeed. A minimum of 10 study programme so you must possess the necessary motivation and
self-study hours a week are required in order to manage strict determination to succeed. A minimum of 10 self-study hours a
work deadlines and to cope with the workload. week are required in order to manage strict work deadlines and
to cope with the workload.
MODULES
• Business and Employment Law MODULES
• Business Skills • Introduction to Web Design
• Human Resources Management • Investigation into Design considerations for Websites
• Management • Cyber Security
• Business and the Environment • Introduction to Programming
• Business Organisations • System Analysis and Design
• Business Planning • Database
• English Legal System • Client side Scripting
• Human Rights, the Individual & the Law • Introduction to Computer Systems
• The Law of Tort - Negligence • Computing Short Project
• Extended Essay • Networking
• Research Topic • And number of study skills units.
• Study Skills
In addition, students will be required to study GCSE English and
PROGRESSION Maths at grade 4 and above, if this is not already achieved. Although
Remain at Walsall College to complete HNC and HND in Business some universities will also accept functional skills at level 2.
followed by BA (Hons) in Business Studies (TOP-UP), or progress
to university. PROGRESSION
Upon successful completion of this course, you will attain UCAS
FEE credits to progress onto a course that meets the entry criteria at
Fee is £3022 (full time). Fees are inclusive of exam and registration university. We, at Walsall College also provided higher education at
fees but individual professional body membership/registration fees level 4, 5 and 6 in two different pathways - Software Development
are the responsibility of the student. and Networking & Security. In order to acquire entrance to a good
profile university, students will be required to study GCSE English
Additional costs may include: and Math at grade 4 and above, if this is not already achieved.
• £100 for course related books
• £30 field trip FEE
Fee is £3928 (full time). Fees are inclusive of exam and registration
START DATE fees but individual professional body membership/registration fees
September 2021 are the responsibility of the student.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT START DATE
• Essay September 2021
• Presentations
• Controlled assignments METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
100% coursework (subject to qualification updates and
assessment regulation)
20Access to Higher Education Access to Higher Education
Diploma: Education Diploma: Health
36 weeks, full time, 12 hours per week 36 weeks, full time, 12 hours per week
Wisemore Campus Level 3 Wisemore Campus Level 3
Awarding Body: Open College Network West Midlands Awarding Body: Open College Network West Midlands
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in two or more in English, • GCSE grade C/4 or above in English or Maths.
Maths or Science. • Level 2 competency in Literacy and a minimum of Level
• Level 2 competency in Literacy and a minimum of Level 1-2 in Numeracy through a rigorous interview, online Initial
1-2 in Numeracy through a rigorous interview, online Initial Assessment and a written comprehension exercise.
Assessment and a written comprehension exercise. • You will need to possess the necessary motivation and
• You will need to possess the necessary motivation and determination to succeed on an intensive programme and
determination to succeed on an intensive programme and must be able to show evidence of relevant work experience to
must be able to show evidence of relevant work experience to support career progression.
support career progression.
WHY CHOOSE IT?
Develop the skills and knowledge to progress on to higher education
WHY CHOOSE IT? courses and open up a whole new world of possibilities in health
Get a thorough preparation for higher education and the career care professional settings.
you want. This course offers a route for adults to enter the teaching
profession. COURSE CONTENT
Topics include: anatomy, respiration and circulation, cell biology,
COURSE CONTENT control and coordination, disease and health studies. Assessment is
Topics include: Education Studies, English Literature, Practical Skills in through a combination of assignments and examinations. Homework
Teaching, History, Psychology and Sociology. Assessment is through and private study is required and you will need to source a work
a combination of assignments and examinations. Homework and experience placement in an appropriate health setting.
private study is required. You may also need to source a placement in
an appropriate educational environment dependent on your future MODULES
career goals. This can be discussed at interview. • Biological Science
• Health Studies
MODULES • Skills for Learning
• Skills for Learning
• Education Practice PROGRESSION
• Education Studies You can progress in to a career in nursing, midwifery, occupational
• Education Theory therapy and other related health care professions. Successful
• Historical Studies completion of all unit assessments is required for progression to
• English Literature and Language Higher Education.
• Sociology
• Childhood Studies FEE
Fee is £3384 (full time). Fees are inclusive of exam and registration
PROGRESSION fees but individual professional body membership/registration fees
You can progress onto a degree course in a variety of fields such as are the responsibility of the student.
education, English, creative writing, history, sociology and childhood
and family studies. Successful completion of all unit assessments is START DATE
required for progression to Higher Education. September 2021
FEE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Fee is £3384 (full time). Fees are inclusive of exam and registration • Essays
fees but individual professional body membership/registration fees • Group Discussion
are the responsibility of the student. • Presentation
• Seminar
START DATE
September 2021
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
• Essays
• Group Discussion
• Presentation
• Seminar
ADDITIONAL Some of our courses may involve
additional costs which are not covered by
All information was accurate as of July 2020
and may be subject to change.
FEES AND the tuition fee. Further information can be
found on page 4.
Up-to-date information can be found on our
website www.walsallcollege.ac.uk
CHANGES
Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 21Natalie Guy
Studied: Access to Health
Progression: Mental Health Nursing Degree at
University of Wolverhampton
Natalie Guy never imagined that a short distance
learning course would give her the confidence to
continue studying all the way up to university level. Now
as an undergraduate, she is keen to pursue a role as a
mental health advocate, ideally in suicide prevention.
“Helping those experiencing problems with their mental health has
always been an ambition,” said Natalie. “Having support available
to those in need can make all the difference.”
Natalie’s Access to Health course opened her eyes up to a range
of health subjects and disciplines linked to science (body anatomy)
and sociology (health studies). The most rewarding part of all
was completing a 3,000 word research proposal about diabetes
awareness, for which she achieved a Distinction grade.
“Being a student again is one of the best decisions I’ve made,” said
Natalie. “I’m the first in my family to go to university and now my
sister is at college. I paved the way for her.
“I’ve made friends for life and found it rewarding to see others
progress in the same way I am.” Following her degree, she hopes
to gain a Masters qualification before becoming a qualified suicide
prevention professional.
“I’m keen to pursue a role in epidemiology, virology or microbiology
research,” said Julie.
Julie Edge
After 15 years of working in marketing, Julie Edge
decided to try something completely different.
Working towards a career as a virology specialist is
definitely that.
Her learning journey began with a GCSE Biology and
Chemistry qualifications, followed by her Access course and
GCSE Physics. Julie is full of praise her for Access course.
“Everything was well organised. It was easy to understand
what was expected of me,” she recalled. “The idea of
doing practicals did make me nervous at first. I wasn’t
sure about completing all the instructions on time or not
being able to present findings to the rest of the group
afterwards.”
“There was no need to worry. Support was always
available. And my classmates were a mixture of ages and all
friendly, so everything went fine.”
Julie achieved Distinction grades in all of her units bar one;
surpassing the entry requirements for her degree course.
With her interest in scientific research stronger than ever,
she is hoping to secure a role with Public Health England or
the World Health Organisation.
“I’m keen to pursue a role in epidemiology, virology or
microbiology research,” said Julie.
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