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95% * Welcome CONTENTS REASONS TO CHOOSE US 04 As you start making decisions on your next of our students steps in education, we’re delighted that you INVESTMENT IN YOU 06 go on to work are considering UCEN Manchester to help you OUR CITY 12 find your future. STUDENT SUPPORT 14 or further Our personal approach aims to provide you OUR PARTNERS AND INDUSTRY LINKS 16 study within with all the support and flexibility you require OUR APPROACH 18 six months of to have a fantastic career – regardless of your PROGRESSION ROUTES 22 individual circumstances. graduating. OUR PROGRAMMES 24 This approach transcends everything we do, The Arden School Of Theatre 26 from our delivery of first class technical and professional education delivered in smaller, Business and Management 36 more personal class sizes, to our wide ranging Computing 42 student support service, Future U, that aims Construction and The Built Environment 50 to help you break down any barrier that may Creative Arts and Digital Media 54 impact your study or life. Criminology, Public Services and Policing 68 Healthcare, Childhood Studies and Social Sciences 74 We are here to help you take your next steps Make-Up Artistry and Special Effects 82 and achieve the qualification that will shape Manchester Film School 88 your future career. We hold Teaching Excellence Performing Arts and Music 92 Framework (TEF) Silver status that recognises Sport, Coaching and Physical Activity 98 our excellent study programmes and high quality Teacher Education 104 teaching and learning. Our tutors are experts Access to Higher Education 112 in their chosen industries, passionate about Higher Level Professional Qualifications 120 ensuring that you gain the right knowledge and skills for success. This leads to our students STUDENTS’ UNION 126 reporting high levels of satisfaction through the FEES AND FINANCE 128 annual National Student Survey (NSS). HOW TO APPLY 130 Our graduate statistics speak for themselves: 95%* of our students go on to work or further study within six months of graduating. Everything we do is about preparing you for a successful career. If you invest your time in recognises our education with us, we will not only give you the excellent study personal support you require but also the best programmes opportunities to ensure your success. and high quality We hope to see you soon. teaching and learning. We have built extensive academic, quality and professional * 2017 DLHE data relationships with our partners. These ensure that our students receive the highest standards of academic quality in their studies with us. Michael Walsh Dean of UCEN Manchester n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 03
REASONS We know that choosing where you As you embark on this next stage of your “ “I HAVE HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY will study next can be daunting. So educational journey, you will be looking AND FELT WELL SUPPORTED.” we’ve pulled together some of the for somewhere that meets your individual best reasons why UCEN Manchester is study needs and offers the right support for you. Our personal approach that “THE COURSE HAS HELPED ME TO BE the place for you to find your future. PREPARED FOR THE INDUSTRY I’M provides tailored, personalised support As you look to start or continue your means you will have everything you need GOING INTO.” studies, at the forefront of your mind will to succeed! What’s more we offer small be having all the skills you need to access class sizes that create close relationships “TUTORS WHO UNDERSTAND FIRST HAND fantastic employment opportunities once between students and tutors. you have gained your qualification. EXACTLY WHAT THEY’RE TEACHING, AND ARE STILL ACTIVELY WORKING IN THE At UCEN Manchester, 95% of our graduates INDUSTRY, THEY TEACH US TO WORK AND are in employment or further study within THEIR EXPERIENCE IS INVALUABLE.” 81% six months of completing their course*, which is a fantastic reason to join us. “THERE IS A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE AND With your long-term goals fixed on a average NSS satisfaction score 2019 SUPPORT FROM OTHER STUDENTS. SOME rewarding career, you’ll want to be 100% TUTORS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR 10 certain that any course will be equipping THEIR STUDENTS.” you with skills that are relevant to your chosen industry. At UCEN Manchester top vocational schools for we boast exclusive industry links and criminology worldwide “YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO WORK employer partnerships across all industry WITH CURRENT AND PAST INDUSTRY sectors. This not only helps us to keep our 10 PROFESSIONALS.” offer current and provide you with work experience opportunities, but also enables top for Further Education colleges “SMALL CLASS NUMBERS ENSURE you to develop relationships with potential at the Whatuni Student STAFF ARE AVAILABLE. LOTS OF WORK employers for after you graduate. Choice Awards 2018 and 2019 EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE COURSE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT, THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE.” *DHLE 17/18 *NSS 2019 04 q 0161 674 7777 TO CHOOSE US n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 05
NVESTMEN Scheduled to open in 2022, our £140m investment in the future of all £140 our students, will provide exceptional undergraduate study facilities along with access to outstanding student services and support. UCEN Manchester was established as a Higher Education (HE) provider in its own right in 2018, after offering an established HE curriculum for many years as part of The Manchester College. Our brand new City Centre Campus, located adjacent to Victoria Station and the Manchester Arena is where most of the investment in your future will be made. This new landmark building will feature dedicated HE spaces, with first-class equipment and teaching facilities, along with innovative spaces for learning and collaboration. “ We will also be investing more than £25m in the refurbishment of our Openshaw Campus, to provide a leading-edge environment for our students, with class-leading sports and training facilities. UCEN Manchester provides over 100 Higher Education programmes from Higher National and Foundation Degrees, through to BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) Degrees. WE ARE COMMITTED TO Creating progressive pathways PROVIDING OUTSTANDING helps our students to achieve at a FACILITIES TO TRAIN AND pace which suits, with support to EDUCATE OUR HIGHER ensure you will succeed on your EDUCATION STUDENTS, personal journey. EQUIPPING THEM TO BE WORK- READY FOR THE EMPLOYER DEMANDS OF THE REGION, RAISING THEIR ASPIRATIONS AND EMPOWERING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.” MICHAEL WALSH, DEAN OF UCEN MANCHESTER Artist impressions of the City Centre Campus 06 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 07
YOUR FUTURE CITY CENTRE CAMPUS OPENSHAW CAMPUS Centre of Excellence for Creative and Centre of Excellence for Health and Digital Industries Wellbeing (including Sport) Our new build will be a landmark building Sport students will have exclusive use of in the centre of Manchester inspired by a new six court sports hall which will host our City’s rich industrial heritage. five-a-side football, netball, basketball, badminton, volleyball and more. Located opposite the Arena and Manchester Victoria Station, it is the first There will be a brand new outdoor of a two-phase* vision for the site, and artificial pitch, ready to host football and will become the home of the ‘Centre American football, with an on-site gym, of Excellence for Creative and Digital a professional standard strength and Industries’, and the ‘Arden School of conditioning room and a sports laboratory. Theatre’ and ‘Manchester Film School’. For our healthcare students, the new It will boast two industry-standard health suite will provide a state-of-the-art theatres and two film studios as well as hospital ward including an infectious media, digital computing and editing disease area, a care room and a fully- suites, recording and photography functioning teaching and training nursery studios, dance studios and rehearsal space and baby room. rooms and bespoke practical spaces Centre of Excellence for Construction for creative arts, media make-up and and Logistics special effects. The campus will open in a phased basis from spring 2022. Construction students will be taught in new workshops for a wide range of *Phase two will see the creation of specialist and trade programmes, with a Centre of Excellence for Business, electrical testing, brickwork, plumbing, Financial and Professional Services on plastering, painting and decorating, the same site, following completion of carpentry and joinery and a multi- the first and subject to the securing of disciplinary area for larger projects. additional funding. There will also be a new immersive CITYLABS CAMPUS technologies laboratory and machine workshops, providing the perfect Centre of Excellence for Access to learning environment for motor vehicle Higher Education and engineering students. CAMPUSES Located at the heart of the booming healthcare and health sciences innovation SHENA SIMON quarter, near Manchester’s major specialist hospitals, our Citylabs site Some areas of the business curriculum will enable people to gain the specialist will be provided out of our Shena Simon access qualifications they need for higher Campus, near to Piccadilly station, until education university courses in medicine, we develop Phase 2 of our City Centre biomedical sciences and more. site. 08 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 09
CAMPUS Blackley Our Estates Strategy includes a comprehensive Crumpsall LOCATIONS plan to ensure students and applicants receive important HARPURHEY information as it is available Moston to ensure a smooth transition Failsworth SUBJECT AREA SEPTEMBER 2021 SPRING - AUTUMN 2022* THE ARDEN SCHOOL Nicholls Campus New City Centre Campus OF THEATRE Openshaw Campus BUSINESS AND NEW CAMPUS Fielden Campus Shena Simon Campus MANAGEMENT St John’s Campus Manchester COMPUTING Openshaw Campus New City Centre Campus ST JOHN’S NICHOLLS Openshaw CONSTRUCTION AND THE Openshaw Campus Openshaw Campus BUILT ENVIRONMENT SHENA SIMON Ardwick CREATIVE ARTS AND Fielden Campus New City Centre Campus DIGITAL MEDIA Northenden Campus OPENSHAW CRIMINOLOGY AND Openshaw Campus Openshaw Campus SOCIAL JUSTICE CITYLABS St John’s Campus Shena Simon Campus HEALTH AND CARE Openshaw Campus Openshaw Campus PROFESSIONS MAKE-UP ARTISTRY AND Fielden Campus New City Centre Campus Moss Side SPECIAL EFFECTS Northenden Campus MANCHESTER Fielden Campus New City Centre Campus FILM SCHOOL Fielden Campus FIELDEN PERFORMING ARTS Nicholls Campus New City Centre Campus AND MUSIC Shena Simon Campus SPORTS AND Openshaw Campus Openshaw Campus EXERCISE SCIENCE Didsbury NORTHENDEN TEACHER EDUCATION Fielden Campus Shena Simon Campus ACCESS TO CityLabs Campus CityLabs Campus HIGHER EDUCATION St John’s Campus Shena Simon Campus Northenden i For further information on your course, campus developments and to apply visit: ucenmanchester.ac.uk *Information correct at time of print (February 2020) WYTHENSHAWE 10 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 11
ARTS AND CULTURE RETAIL SHOPPING Whether you’ve come to study performing Manchester is home to countless high-quality OUR CIT arts or not, the Manchester theatre scene provides breath-taking inspiration. Local and international shows grace the stages including the Opera House, Palace Theatre, shops, from independent boutiques and bargain stores to high street favourites. Even if you just feel like a spot of window shopping, there is plenty of choice throughout the city. Royal Exchange, HOME, Contact Theatre, Online shopping might be popular, but there is The Lowry and beyond. no substitute for experiencing the sights and Manchester is the birthplace of music sounds of Manchester while you explore this royalty including The Stone Roses, Oasis, retail heaven. Blossoms, Happy Mondays, Joy Division, The Courteeners, Elbow, and Bugsy Malone. Alongside our music icons are our iconic SPORTS AND LEISURE venues: the MEN Arena, Band on the Wall, Cycle, ski, swim or simply stick to spectating: Apollo, The Ritz, Manchester Academy, Deaf Manchester is a sporting city like no other, Institute, Victoria Warehouse and Hidden. and home to iconic football teams Manchester We might just be a Champagne Supernova United and Manchester City, SportCity, our of a city. National Cycling Centre and a range of FOOD AND DRINK facilities for athletics are just minutes from our Openshaw Campus. As a melting pot of culture Manchester offers Castlefield a wide variety of traditional and fusion food from across the globe. We boast incredible east meets west street food, craft beers and Welcome to Manchester, a city built on the gin, fast paced dumpling houses, buzzing industrial revolution with one of the best bars and bakeries to keep you full and happy. soundtracks you could ask for. Here you’ll find hard working, brilliant people from all kinds of backgrounds, shaping their future and the city. Manchester is a brilliant city to live in and is home to one of the largest student populations across the UK. Whether you’re here for the industry links, culture, sport or just to learn this lively city offers something for everyone. Old meets new with an ever changing skyline mingling amongst Victorian architecture. Alongside historic museums and architecture lie contemporary institutions, buzzing bars, museums and more. 12 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 13
ADVICE AND GUIDANCE HEALTH AND WELLBEING It is our job to make sure you leave UCEN Disability and student support Manchester on the path to a successful Many people with learning difficulties or career, one that you are passionate about. disabilities choose to study with us, not We are here for you if you need help only because of the range of courses we exploring your career or progression offer but the way we deliver them. At options, if you are unsure about your next UCEN Manchester we offer something steps or long-term goals or if you just want different and more personal. to talk to someone about your future. Our team is here to support you from the All our advisors are highly qualified, moment you sign up, your enrolment and Matrix accredited professionals, which throughout your studies. Our specialist means they can help you find your Disability Advisors will make sure you perfect career and plan your personal have the assistance you need in lectures route to get there. They can offer you and exams. They will help you to discuss Careers Education, Information, Advice any required adjustments with your and Guidance whenever you need it. tutors, provide equipment loans and support you in applying for Disabled LIBRARIES AND Students Allowance (DSA) funding. “ ACADEMIC SUPPORT You can tell us about your disability YOUR DEDICATED SUPPORT TEAM Our campus libraries stock the books or learning difficulties on your UCAS and resources you will need to help you application form, or during enrolment. Our role is to ensure that we help you break in your studies. We hold titles across If you want to talk to us in more detail, For people that struggle down any barriers that may impact your all subject areas and also have a large please contact our Higher Education academically like me, there is a study or life, so that you are supported to collection of online resources, including (HE) Disability Team by email: DSA@ lot more support here than you succeed with us and go on to flourish in a professional and academic journals ucenmcr.tmc.ac.uk or call: 07730 619177 would get at other provisions. I rewarding career. as well as specialist subject materials. honestly can’t thank my tutors Our team works to provide you with all the enough for the help and support Our online resources can be accessed MENTAL HEALTH support you might need, when you need it. they have given me especially 24 hours a day and our library staff are available during the day to assist Alongside our on campus counselling We will support your learning in a way that when I fell behind due to being you with any enquiries. We also offer offer, we’re also working with partner suits you, through study skills sessions, advice in hospital. introductory workshop sessions to help agencies to help equip students with on careers, employability or your finances. They kept me updated via you find your way around our services. the skills to deal with and improve their We’ll go the extra mile to ensure that your email and continuously went own wellbeing as part of our Mental personal overall experience is the best it Skills4study Campus over things until I understood Health Strategy. This aims to ensure that could possibly be. them. Without that support, I Skills4Study Campus is an interactive students are prepared for any stresses UCEN Manchester’s mission is to improve don’t think I would be doing as e-learning resource, offering a range of and know how to deal with them, the lives of those we work with through well as I am.” activities to help you sharpen the skills helping them cope with any personal or education and our support services are you need for learning. Modules include professional challenges whilst they are here to ensure your investment in your Angela Ward, FdA Special getting ready for academic study, studying and giving them skills they can future is supported and encouraged at Effects Make Up Artistry. research principles and exam skills. You use for life. every stage, from application to graduation. will be provided with a personal account giving you access to the whole package throughout your time with us. 14 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 15
OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS LINKS In addition to our TEF Silver Status What’s more, our higher education At UCEN Manchester we believe that Through these links our students gain that demonstrates the excellence provision is constantly reviewed education and training should be centred exposure to real world, industry standard of the teaching and learning we and shaped by industry experts and around improving your employment experiences ranging from placement and provide, all our degree programmes academics to ensure our courses options and opportunities. That’s why we internship opportunities through to live are validated and accredited by one are providing you with all the skills develop our programmes and courses briefs for students to respond to. of three top universities or a major and knowledge you will need for a in partnership with businesses and Our industry links are wide reaching and examination board. fantastic career. organisations. This not only helps course have previously given students fantastic leaders to keep their finger on the pulse This not only reflects the quality opportunities with leading organisations of industry but also that our courses of our offer but also means that in their field including digital agency prepare students for a real career. you will effectively graduate from Kin + Carta Connect, The Contact Theatre a top university. So, you’ll benefit and the Open Eye Gallery. from our personalised, supportive environments while gaining a degree from an established university. Validated and accredited by: INDUSTRY EXPERTS WORK PLACEMENTS EMPLOYABILITY TEAM The majority of our At UCEN Manchester, All our advisors are highly academic, professional work placements sit qualified, Matrix accredited and technical staff have at the heart of our professionals, which means gained huge amounts of courses. These offer you they can help you find your experience in the industries opportunities to develop perfect career and plan Industry experts: and professions they teach. your experience and your route to get there. And many continue to apply your skills directly They can help you on a work professionally around to your role. You will be one-to-one basis, at one of their teaching, maintaining supported to plan and our workshops, through a direct links through arrange a placement that scheduled appointment, or which they can support suits you so that you can during an event. our students with work take advantage of our They provide access to placements, professional industry links. employability information, mentoring and graduate specialist advice and employment opportunities. networks across our departmental areas. Their invaluable advice enables you to better reach U M A employers and to give you United Makeup Artists EXPO the confidence to succeed. 16 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 17
FLEXIBLE APPROACH As part of our commitment to providing a personal higher education experience, UCEN Manchester offers a flexible approach to your studies aimed at making our courses accessible to everyone, regardless of personal circumstance. With so much flexibility, we’ll provide you with all the personal support you need to access higher education so that you have as many career opportunities as possible at the end of your time with us. Our approach includes: Almost all of our Courses that are Starting with a courses are available condensed into two Foundation degree on a part-time basis or three active days and progressing to a of study to fit around BA/BSc (Hons) (Top- your non-study “ Up) means if you need commitments to take a break or want to change your specialism you can UCEN Manchester had the exact requirements I was The option to looking for. A two-year, specialise with a (Top- full-time course, done in Up) course or complete two and a half days a week, an additional year to A new range of blended learning that’s easily accessible to diversify your skillset options where you me on the transport routes.” study via evening Emma Palfrey classes and online FdA Tourism Management lessons 18 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 19
HOW WE TEACH QUALITY TEACHING, PERSONAL TO YOU UCEN Manchester is living proof that the best things come in the smallest packages. From our smaller class sizes to the high levels of one to one engagement that our tutors offer, we are committed to making your learning experience a personal one that is big on quality! 84% of students feel their course IT’S PERSONAL has provided them with opportunities to apply what Our personal approach really sets us apart they have learnt from other higher education institutions. By keeping class sizes small, our tutors can really invest in getting to know 85% of students feel that our staff you, so that they can understand your learning styles, the challenges you are make the subject interesting facing and your future ambitions. This 86% means that they can provide you with tailored, personalised support that will help you to achieve your potential. of students feel their course has provided them with EXPERT TUTORS opportunities to explore ideas Our tutors are experts in their field, or concepts in depth with many either continuing to work professionally in their sector or holding prestigious industry standard professional qualifications. These close links to industry ensures that our tutors have their finger on the pulse of latest developments in industry that they can then pass on directly to you! Take a look at our latest National Student Survey satisfaction ratings: 20 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 21
PERSONAL PROGRESS DEPARTMENT LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 HND Technical Theatre and Production Arts LEVEL 6 DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION YEAR LEVEL 4 FdA Make-Up Artistry LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 BA (Hons) Make-Up Artistry BA (Hons) Acting for Live and Recorded Media (Top-Up) Preparatory Year MAKE-UP ARTISTRY AND BA (Hons) Special Effects THE ARDEN SCHOOL OF BA (Hons) Dance and Performance Extended Degree SPECIAL EFFECTS Make-Up Artistry (Top-Up) or THEATRE BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Programme FdA Special Effects Make-Up Artistry BA (Hons) Make-Up Artistry BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance (Top-Up) BA (Hons) Vocal Studies and Performance DEPARTMENT LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 HNC Business HND Business MANCHESTER FILM BA (Hons) Film and TV BUSINESS AND FdA Business Management FdA Film and TV Production SCHOOL Production (Top-Up) MANAGEMENT FdA Tourism Management HNC Performing Arts (Acting) FdA Events Management HNC Performing Arts HND Computing BSc (Hons) Computing PERFORMING ARTS AND (Musical Theatre) (Top-Up) MUSIC FdSc Computing HNC Performing Arts (Dance) BSc (Hons) Computer BA (Hons) Creative Music Professions FdSc Computer Network Engineering Network Engineering BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching COMPUTING (Top-Up) FdSc Sport Coaching* and School Sport (Top-Up)* BSc (Hons) Computer SPORT, COACHING AND FdSc Computer Network Security PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FdSc Exercise, Physical Activity and Health* BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Network Security (Top-Up) and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Software FdSc Sport Science: Strength and Conditioning* (Top-Up)* FdSc Software Development Development (Top-Up) DEPARTMENT LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 HNC Construction and CONSTRUCTION AND THE Cert Ed Certificate in BA (Hons) Education and the Built Environment BUILT ENVIRONMENT Education (Lifelong Professional Development (Construction) HNC Creative Media HND Creative Media BA (Hons) 3D Modelling and Learning) In-Service (Top-Up) Production (Animation and Production (Animation and Animation for Games and PGCE Professional Motion Graphics) Motion Graphics) Media (Top-Up) Graduate Certificate HND Art and Design Product Design (Jewellery) in Education (Lifelong HND Art and Design Fashion Learning) In-Service BA (Hons) Creative Media CREATIVE ARTS AND TEACHER EDUCATION HND Art and Design (Arts Practice) and Visual Communication PGCE Postgraduate DIGITAL MEDIA FdA Contemporary Photographic Practices (Top-Up) Certificate in Education FdA Graphic Design and Advertising (Lifelong Learning) In-Service BA (Hons) 3D Modelling and FdA 3D Modelling and Animation for Games and Media Animation for Games and PFDipE Postgraduate Media (Top-Up) Diploma in Education BA (Hons) Criminology and (Lifelong Learning) FdA Criminology and Criminal Justice In-Service Criminal Justice (Top-Up) CRIMINOLOGY, PUBLIC BA (Hons) Public Services SERVICES AND POLICING and Social Justice (Top-Up) *subject to approval HNC Policing HNC Applied Sciences HNC Healthcare Practice for HND Healthcare Practice for BA (Hons) Integrated Health HEALTHCARE, England (Integrated Health England (Integrated Health and Social Care (Top-Up) CHILDHOOD STUDIES and Social Care) and Social Care) The majority of our courses from Level 4 have a pathway AND SOCIAL SCIENCES BA (Hons) Childhood and through to Level 5 and full BA / BSc Honors at Level 6. FdA Childhood and Youth Studies Youth Studies (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology Our flexible approach ensures most courses can be taken full-time or part-time, allowing you to study at the pace which suits your lifestyle and personal commitments. 22 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 23
PERSONAL Our flexible, personal approach enables our students to learn and progress at a pace which suits them. CHOICE POST-GRADUATE STUDIES Level 7 These are mostly for a Professional or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), programmes for future teachers, or those working in Education in alternative settings. THE ARDEN SCHOOL OF THEATRE____________________________ 26 BA/BSc (HONS) (TOP-UP) Level 6 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT_______________________________ 36 One year programme for Level 5 qualified students to gain an Honours degree. COMPUTING_______________________________________________ 42 CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT________________ 50 BACHELOR OF ARTS/ SCIENCE (BA/BSc) HIGHER NATIONAL CREATIVE ARTS AND DIGITAL MEDIA__________________________ 54 DIPLOMA (HND) HONOURS Level 5 FOUNDATION A two year commitment CRIMINOLOGY, PUBLIC SERVICES AND POLICING________________ 68 Most of our subject areas have either a Level 6 award, DEGREE (Fd) to gain a Level 5 award, or (FdA) (FdSc) this can be a (Top-Up) year HEALTHCARE, CHILDHOOD STUDIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES______ 74 three year Honours degree, A two year Level 5 from a HNC. or one year (Top-Up) degree. MAKE-UP ARTISTRY AND SPECIAL EFFECTS____________________ 82 award; students can then progress to a one year (Top-Up) HIGHER NATIONAL MANCHESTER FILM SCHOOL_________________________________ 88 CERTIFICATE (HNC) degree to obtain an Level 4 Honours degree. A Level 4 qualification, PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC______________________________ 92 allowing progression onto higher level study. SPORT, COACHING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY___________________ 98 TEACHER EDUCATION_____________________________________ 104 FOUNDATION YEAR ACCESS TO ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION_____________________________ 112 A one year programme added onto your HIGHER EDUCATION Level 3 foundation/bachelors degree that is Typically a one year programme to HIGHER LEVEL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS______________ 120 designed for potential students who have enable learners from a wide range of the ability to study for a degree but do not backgrounds to gain the necessary meet the requirements for direct entry into skills and experience to progress undergraduate-level programmes. onto higher level qualifications. Complete a full Honours degree in three years: The majority of our subjects allow you to study a two year Foundation Degree or HND then go straight onto a one year Top-Up BA or BSc Honours degree, giving you a full Honours degree in just three years. 24 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 25
i For further information on your course, campus developments and to apply visit: ucenmanchester.ac.uk/arden The Arden School of Theatre BA (Hons) | HND Our excellent reputation, industry links and experienced tutors Practical approach Reasons to study at attract students from across Great Britain and Europe. Our practical approach ensures upon graduating you’re ready The Arden School Our courses are recognised by Equity and Our students go on to achieve great success, for industry. Your contact hours will be high, preparing you for of Theatre: Spotlight, and regularly feature in national from lead roles in hit TV dramas and soap the pace and demand of working on a set, stage or theatre. industry publications for their quality. operas to starring in West End productions and performing on luxury cruise liners. 1. Industry partners including Contact Studying at The Arden requires a huge We want our students to be work-ready Professional accreditation Theatre commitment. You will be expected to once they graduate, so our curriculum is be in every day, Monday-Friday, working intensive hours with tutors who are all constantly updating to align with the needs The Arden School of Theatre are a Spotlight approved 2. National Industry showcases with agents of the industry. programme provider. Spotlight is the industry’s casting network established professionals from Actors and Theatre-makers, to Musical Directors and Choreographers. In addition, being based in Manchester is a real draw. It is a city of talent, full of art and and all professional castings go through their network. 3. Approved Graduate Member of Spotlight Being a graduate member school means The Arden School of These tutors will provide you with invaluable industry insight and push you to work at the culture, with MediaCityUK on its doorstep. There are countless theatres and art venues Theatre meet Spotlights’ expectations of conservatoire training as well as providing our students with other opportunities 4. Work across disciplines: network and collaborate offering all manner of entertainment, from including graduate discounts, their performances listed on across courses with highest levels of professional standards, in large scale shows to fringe productions Spotlights, calendar of events, access to free workshops, and order to have the best possible chance to students from within the providing endless work opportunities. eligibility for Spotlights’ Industry Showcase. succeed in this challenging industry. creative arts disciplines and further afield “ including make-up, film Validating partner: and acting My Arden experience prepared me for every 5. Professional environment: eventuality, from screen to stage, to voice over specialist recording work, and even down to being self-employed and facilities, theatres, and looking after my accounts and affairs as an actor. rehearsal studios “I couldn’t have asked for a better form of training to get me ready for the type of industry that I am 6. Get the personal touch: you’ll be in today. Acting isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle and at taught by practising The Arden, you’re in the best hands possible.” performers and creative professionals Thomas Vernal KEY: BA (Hons) Acting for Live and Recorded Media DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points 26 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 27
Career outcomes Acting for Live and Recorded Media + TV BA (Hons) + Film This course provides high quality vocational training + Commercials and education for practitioners who can respond to the traditional and contemporary demands of the performance industry and its allied sectors. Students will be encouraged to develop a flexible approach to the processes by which performance is created, characterised by a committed and consistent professional work ethic that is able to adapt to different performance contexts. The course will foster in its graduates the ability to utilise critical and analytical skills in developing ideas and THOMAS constructing arguments, in order to produce their own work in terms of personal and professional development. VERNAL Examples of current content: Year one • Context and Guidance • Tools of The Trade 1: The Naturalistic Actor • Tools of The Trade 2: The Actor and the Text • Skills for the Actor • Introduction to Camera • Preparation for Screen Acting The Arden graduate Thomas What are some of the Acting isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle Year two Vernal has secured the role accomplishments you’re and at The Arden, you’re in the • The Classic Text and Acting of ‘The General’ in the UK most proud of in your best hands possible. • Acting for Radio and International tour of The career so far? If you could offer just one • Skills for the Actor 2 Book of Mormon. I think working with one of the most piece of career advice to • Modern and Contemporary Drama What would you say are decorated writers, directors and students, what would it be? visionaries for the arts of our time, • Critical Context the top requirements for Graft to perfect your craft because is one that sticks out to me. Kwame hard work beats talent when talent • Screen Acting someone entering this line Kwei-Armah was the director on doesn’t work hard. Make time to of work? “One Love - The Bob Marley Musi- unwind and recharge your mental, Year three cal”, so being able to work closely Discipline, punctuality, humility, emotional and physical batteries. • Showreel hard work, dedication and honesty. with and to learn from him was an Although being an actor is one of • Audition Skills amazing experience. But to top it the most amazing experiences in Honesty not just towards others and all off, the show came to my home • Public Performance 1 in your work, but most importantly town of Birmingham where I was the world, it is also a business and being honest and true to yourself, you are your own boss. • Acting Showcase who you are, what you stand for able to play the main stage at The • Public Performance 2 and what you believe in. Oh, I Birmingham Repertory Theatre. • Negotiated Research Project. almost forgot... You need to be thick How did your experience at skinned too. The Arden prepare you for What are the most what you are doing today? D W410 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam Universiy f 96 and Audition challenging aspects of your My Arden experience prepared me current job? for every eventuality, from screen to stage, to voice over work, and One of the most challenging even down to being self-em- aspects about my job, is breaking ployed and looking after my personal barriers and stepping out accounts and affairs as an actor. of my comfort zone when it comes I couldn’t have asked for a better to learning new things. Also having form of training to get me ready to prepare my mind and my body for the type of industry that I am for very long, tiring and physical in today. rehearsal days. 28 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 29
Career outcomes Dance and Performance Musical Theatre + Performer BA (Hons) BA (Hons) + Dance Studio Coordinator This is the course for those wanting to bring their Develop your potential for excellence as a triple threat own creative ideas, skills and passion for dance and over our three year Musical Theatre degree. + Choreographer performance to a constantly changing industry. For The first year of the course focuses on the core + Educator the technically versatile and imaginative dancers, techniques of Musical Theatre: acting, dance, and singing. choreographers, community artists, and teachers. You will also be taught supporting skills such as accents/ A programme for the 21st century dance artist; the dialects, music theory, and performance technique. performers, the creators, and the innovators. This practically-led course aims to equip you with the The second year moves into more project based work. technical, creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial You will perform mini-scale musicals from the historical skills to be able to work in a wide variety of contexts. and contemporary repertoire and devise your own musical as a year group, while continuing to refine the skills Examples of current content: required for professional musical theatre performance. Year one The final year supports you in becoming a Musical • Commercial Dance Theatre professional, learning audition techniques Career outcomes • Contemporary Dance in order to gain that all important first job upon • Contextualising Dance Practices Musical Theatre graduating. You will perform two full scale musicals • Dance Techniques with a professional orchestra and technical team in one + West End • Theatre Craft of our in-house theatres, as well as perform industry • Theatre Dance + Broadway showcases in Manchester and London. You will also Year two learn to record a professional vocal reel and be guided + Chorus Member • Aerial Dance through your professional development including CVs, • Dance Repertoire and Performance headshots, budgeting, and tax returns. • Dance Specialism Examples of current content: Tutor Profile • From Site to Stage • Teaching Dance Year one Tim Flavin, • Theoretical Frameworks for Dance • Acting Methodologies • Acting through Song Laurence Olivier Award Year three • Musical Theatre: Context and Guidance Winner (1984) • Employability and Entrepreneurship • Dance Techniques into Performance Stage credits include: • Festival • Ensemble and Solo Singing Techniques On Your Toes • Negotiated Research Project • The Epic and Heightened Form • Professional Performance Crazy for You Year two • Professional Practice • The Classic Text and Acting Follies • Showcase. • Acting for Radio White Christmas • Skills for the Actor 2 42nd Street • Modern and Contemporary Drama Chitty Chitty Bang Bang D D16P T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam Universit y f 96 and Audition • Critical Context • Screen Acting Kiss Me Kate Year three Dracula • Audition Skills Screen Credits include: • Developing Professional Practice Airline • Musical Theatre Showcase Performance The Spy from Moscow • Negotiated Research Project • Presenting a Public Performance The Long Firm • Rehearsing and Presenting. Coins in the Fountain D W411 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam University f 96 and Audition 30 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 31
Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) Designed to harness your creativity and train you as a maker and performer of new theatre, our Theatre and Performance degree explores a variety of performance skills, identifies your artistic intentions, and pushes boundaries in making innovative work, engaging in contemporary styles of performance. The course benefits from its excellent connections with Manchester’s Contact – a theatre that is redefining theatre for the 21st Century, and results in the development and creation of your very own performance festival, unTaPped, which attracts audiences of industry professionals. Bring your own theatrical ideas and passions to a INDUSTRY PARTNER: CONTACT THEATRE constantly-changing industry on this fast-paced and heavily practical programme. Work with specialists and The Arden School of Theatre has Wayne Steven Jackson, Head of learn how to stage your own show while refining and launched a unique artistic and Theatre and Performance, said: “This developing your performance skills. educational relationship with relationship with Contact marks an Examples of current content: Manchester’s Contact theatre. exciting development for BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance. Year one Students on the BA (Hons) Theatre and • Acting Performance, will now be able to work It will provide our students with • Presentational Performance closely with one of the region’s most invaluable opportunities and experiences. • Performance Skills innovative and experimental theatres. Matt Fenton, Chief Executive and • Contextualising Contemporary Performance The relationship will provide students Artistic Director of Contact, said: • Autobiographical Performance Career outcomes with an exclusive link to the professional “Contact and The Arden School of • Devised Performance industry at a venue which has a legacy Theatre have enjoyed a close relationship Theatre Year two of supporting young people in making for many years. + Theatre Performer new, innovative, and experimental • Touring Theatre “It’s really exciting to take that further • Solo Practice + Stage Actor theatre and performance. by developing our partnership over • Advanced Performance Skills + Pantomime As part of this relationship, Contact the coming years to include hosting • Researching Contemporary Performance Theatre will deliver a series of end of year student shows and • Locating Performance + Clowning masterclass sessions to students, providing professional industry course • Performance Environments + Professional Theatre exploring artistic direction, programming, enhancement.” Company Owner marketing, and production. It will also Year three host The Arden’s annual unTaPped • Professional Collaboration performance festival in May. • International Performance. D T2P6 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam University f 96 and Audition 32 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 33
Career outcomes Vocal Studies and Performance Technical Theatre and Production Arts Vocal Studies BA (Hons) HND + Soloist The aim of the programme is to train and support This course will provide you with the skills necessary to + Freelance Singer professional vocalists in multi-genre performance enter the exciting world of technical theatre. including both musical theatre and pop music vocals + Performer Initially you will concentrate on operational level skills, with the scope to explore any genre the you would like including sound, lighting, and scenic construction, + Cruise Ship Performer to specialise in. The course is fast-paced and heavily before moving into design and stage management in practical, encouraging students to explore their individual + Cabaret your second year. You will also have the opportunity to artistic interests in order to develop as practitioners. The work alongside our performing arts degree students course is ideal for those with a passion for singing and a on their final productions, working with top creative desire for a career in the performance industry. directors from the industry on real life projects whilst The Arden School of Theatre utilises its working links being mentored by industry specialists. with the professional community to provide the most up The Arden School of Theatre immerses you into a to date knowledge of vocal techniques and professional community of theatre makers, performers, and creatives, requirements. The programme explores a number helping you to achieve and be the best you can be. of modules which engage students in performance technique and skills. The modules are designed to Examples of current content: explore the voice as an instrument and understand the Year one theory behind how we control it. • The Performing Arts Industry Each year of the programme has a unique focus in • Professional Development providing students with the techniques and knowledge • Production Communication of the voice. • Stagecraft • Lighting Operation Examples of current content: • Sound Operation Year one • Scenic Construction • Skills for the Vocalist • Costume Construction • Acting Through Song Career outcomes Year two • Contextualising Performance • Ensemble Singing • Creative-Research Project Theatre • Solo Singing • Working in the Performing Arts Industry + Assistant Stage • General Musicianship • Management Role Manager • Lighting Design Year two • Set Design + Stage Manager • Advanced Skills for the Vocalist • Sound Design • The Art of Cabaret + Lighting Technician • Stage Management. • Advanced Ensemble Singing + Sound Technician • Advanced Solo Singing • • Critical Performance Theory D W540 T 2 years B Pearson f 64 + Sound Designer • Intro to Studio Production + Lighting Designer Year three + Technical Assistant • Professional Development • Vocal Showcase + Assistant Scenic Artist • Concert Performance and Carpentry • Theatrical Performance • Studio Project • Negotiated Research Project. D W412 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam University f 96 and Audition 34 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 35
i For further information on your course, campus developments and to apply visit: ucenmanchester.ac.uk/business Business and Management FdA | HND | HNC With the business, events and tourism sectors continually growing Flexible approach Reasons to study and evolving we’ll help you to develop the innovation, flexibility Business and and resilience necessary to flourish in this industry. Our dynamic Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we deliver our courses. Management: and exciting degree courses will give you the key skills and experience to thrive, whatever your goals. Our HNC and HND in Business can be studied with a mix of online and face to face contact hours. 1. Industry led delivery Whether you want to explore the art of management, the logistics of human Once enrolled we’ll work with you to enhance your understanding of business 2. Flexible timetabling and teaching approaches resource, the evolution of marketing, disciplines while developing work specific Validating partners: or want to progress into management skills that are transferable in the industry. 3. Get the personal touch: you’ll be taught by within the Events and Tourism industry practising business Previous students have thrived from their we’ll support you to find the right professionals time with us and gone on to set up their course for you. own companies, achieving promotions and changing careers. 4. Students have gone on to work at New York Bank, Social Chain and NHS 5. One-to-one support “ KEY: from tutors DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points I’ve had so many opportunities here, such as being Student Governor for two years and now co-optee board member. And with small class sizes and more individualised learning, I’ve been able to reach my full potential.” Kimoni Bell FdA Business and Management 36 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 37
Career outcomes Business Management Business (Blended Learning) Business Management Foundation Degree HNC + Entrepreneur All organisations need people with strong business skills. This course has been designed around people working + Manager At the end of your course, you’ll be equipped with the and provides an opportunity to explore multiple skills they need – a business professional with a global topics and units that are extremely important in + Project Manager mind-set, confident, able to lead teams, managing today’s business environment. This includes business operations, develop strategies, aware of key sustainability law, accounting, and leadership and management challenges and making leadership decisions. techniques. There are scheduled face to face contact hours in the evening, with online material that will be You will learn how to spot opportunities, adapt available 24/7. This offers the flexibility to study around to change, assess impact on stakeholders, and your commitments. This independent study will involve understand when and how to take risks. You’ll gain a a range of online activities including pre-recorded broad understanding of the business world, together webinars, podcasts and reading material. with fundamental skills like team-working and problem-solving. Examples of current content: Examples of current content: • Marketing Essentials • Business and the Business Environment • Global Concerns in Sustainable Development Career outcomes • Business Law • Innovation and Creativity Skills for Business • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management • Accounting and FinTech for Managers Marketing • Human Resource Management • Understanding the Customer Experience • Management Accounting + Marketing Admin • Managing People in a Contemporary Economy • Management and Operations • Digital Awareness and Professional Development + Marketing Executive • Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set). • Introduction to Human Resource Management + Marketing and Events • Introduction to Technology and Big Data Officer • Work-based Learning (Procedures, Policy and Practices). D NN20 T 1 year B Pearson f 48 • Business Operations Management • Work Based Learning: Procedures, Policy and Practice Human Resource • Employability Skills and Managing Your Digital Footprint Management • Social Innovation through Entrepreneurship HND + HR Advisor • Investigating Responsible Enterprise in a Global Context Our new business modules align with the forever- • Principles of Strategic Management + Learning and changing business environment and, in the second year, Specialism electives you will develop a more extensive knowledge of the main Development • Marketing topics of business. Throughout the course, you will build + Reward Officer − Marketing Communications your core skills and explore the complex issues affecting − Sales and Marketing business environments. • Management − Management Studies in Context Examples of current content: − Managing People in a Legal Framework • Business Strategy • Human Resource Management • Organisational Behaviour − Performance and Reward • Business IT Systems − Managing Across Cultural Boundaries. • Consumer Behaviour and Insight • Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations • Research Project (Pearson-Set) D NN12 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64 • Sales Management. D TBC T 1 year B Pearson f HNC in a relevant subject area 38 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 39
Career outcomes Events Management Tourism Management + Event Officer Foundation Degree Foundation Degree + Events Manager Exploring both strategic and operational aspects of With a wealth of tourist attractions in Manchester, this + Event Coordinator the industry, you will develop the skills needed to plan, course is ideal to help you achieve your dream of building manage and execute all types of indoor and outdoor or developing a career in this dynamic industry. You + Logistics events, from conferences and exhibitions, to festivals and will gain a real insight into being a manager, developing sporting events. Through industry-relevant lectures and your knowledge and understanding of how the tourism working on live briefs, to visits from guest speakers and industry operates. You will complete a work-based work experience, you will expand your knowledge of the placement, as well as working on live projects and hearing industry and develop transferable practical skills in a real- from industry speakers. life environment. Through industry relevant lectures and working on live Examples of current content: briefs, to visits from guest speakers and work experience, • Exploring the Events Industry you will expand your knowledge of the industry and develop transferable practical skills in a real-life • Introduction to Marketing environment. • Designing Creative Events Examples of current content: • Live Events Production • Exploring the Tourism Industry Career outcomes • Legal Issues in Event Planning • Tourism Business Environment + Tour Manager • Introduction to Marketing + Retail Manager • Introduction to Finance • Introduction to Finance • Special Events and Festivals + Tour Planner and • Travel and Tourism Operations Coordinator • Business Tourism Events • Tourist Behaviour + Holiday Designer • Live Events Management • Tourist Destinations • Research Methods • Preparing for Industry • Management Practices for Industry • Research Methods • Business Tourism Events • Digital Events Operations Management. • Tourism and the Media • Tourism Enterprise and Creativity D N820 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64 • Sustainable Tourism • Management Practices for Industry. D M6Y6 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64 40 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 41
i For further information on your course, campus developments and to apply visit: ucenmanchester.ac.uk/computing Computing BSC (Hons) | FdSC | HND | HNC In our Computing department, we pride ourselves on our links with Flexible approach Reasons to study key industry providers. We hold academy status with Cisco, Palo Computing: Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we Alto, Oracle, Juniper and VMWare. Our links with these leading providers shape our curriculum offer, so you get to experience deliver our courses. 1. Academy status with Palo Alto, Cisco, VMWare, Start with a two-year foundation degree then finish with industry standard equipment and software. a one year (Top-Up) programme, or if you need, take a Oracle and Juniper We are always looking for ways to Our department aim is to help you break, spend time in the industry and return to specialise. 2. Industry expert tutors, recognised in the top enhance your academic experience by develop your academic and research 10 and 25 per cent of encouraging development in professional skills so that, in your final year, Cisco Instructors as qualifications around your chosen regardless of specialism, so you are Validating partners: ranked by students discipline and our close ties with industry able to complete your own specialised providers allow us to embed their research project. 3. 20 year partnership with Cisco industry practices into our unit content. We’ll support your journey so that you This means that you are not only getting a degree but, at the same time, earning can find and develop your passion within 4. Industry links and events computing that will help you get your professional qualifications. dream job, or give you the edge when it Industry partners: 5. Manchester named top UK location for IT As a Cisco Support Centre and a Trainer comes to promotions in the competitive professionals to live and centre, if networking is your passion then industry of computing. We work with industry leaders to ensure our students learn work by CompTIA UK we can support your journey from novice with the equipment and software to give them the skills Tech Town Index to trainer. For example, in partnership necessary to enter the industry. with global cybersecurity leader Cisco, we became one of the first academies in 6. Get the personal touch: you’ll be personally the UK and hosted a global networking taught by practising event here in Manchester. industry professionals KEY: DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points 42 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 43
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