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Welcome to Coventry University Scarborough Campus

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Life shaped learning..................................................................... 3

Why choose Coventry University Scarborough Campus?......... 6

Access to Higher Education (HE)................................................ 8

Part-time study............................................................................. 9

Our courses................................................................................... 10

Employability................................................................................ 12

Student support............................................................................ 13

The Town....................................................................................... 14

Accommodation............................................................................ 15

Facilities........................................................................................ 16

Application and entry requirements........................................... 18

Fees and student loans................................................................ 20

Open days..................................................................................... 22

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Now that you are starting to think about what you are going to do after sixth form or college, or perhaps you are looking to return to education after a break, we thought you might want to find out about something new in the world of higher education.

Life shaped learning..................................................................... 3

Why choose Coventry University Scarborough Campus?......... 6

Access to Higher Education (HE)................................................ 8

Part-time study............................................................................. 9

Our courses................................................................................... 10

Employability................................................................................ 12

Student support............................................................................ 13

The Town....................................................................................... 14

Accommodation............................................................................ 15

Facilities........................................................................................ 16

Application and entry requirements........................................... 18

Fees and student loans................................................................ 20

Open days..................................................................................... 22

Life shaped learning

The aim of this mini guide is to give you an insight into how Coventry University Scarborough Campus can offer you a new style of university education, which is flexible, affordable and most of all achievable.

The Scarborough Campus is part of the Coventry University Group. It follows the successful contemporary model of higher education which was launched in September 2012.

From September 2015, we will be delivering some of our courses from some of Scarborough’s most iconic buildings. This will be an exciting opportunity and journey for new students joining us. In September 2016 we will open our new £10M teaching facility as part of the new £40M Scarborough Sports Village, just a 10 minute walk from the railway station.

The range of academic qualifications we offer; Foundation Years, Higher National Certificates, Higher National Diplomas and Degrees, are all awarded by Coventry University. This means that a Scarborough Campus student graduates with a Coventry University degree.

A new way of studyingThe main difference between Coventry University Scarborough Campus and other universities is the way that we teach. At most institutions you will be taught eight modules (subject areas) of your chosen course over two semesters (four subjects per semester). At Coventry University Scarborough Campus, for all courses, we teach four modules per year, one subject area at a time over four intensive six week blocks. There are no traditional end of year examinations to worry about. Instead we use a variety of methods to assess our students such as assignments, phase-tests or presentations, during and at the end of each module.

FlexibilityOur structured timetable from Monday to Friday, either in the mornings from 9am to 1pm or the afternoons from 2pm to 6pm, gives you both the convenience of regular hours and the possibility of fitting other commitments, such as a part-time job or family responsibilities, around your study.

Teaching and SupportOur course tutors are both academics and practising professionals, all of whom can bring their experience to the classroom. With small class sizes and high contact hours, you will get the

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time and opportunity to work closely with our tutors who can help you to approach the subject from all angles. Where possible our tutors will use real-life projects and scenarios. In addition to 18 hours of teaching time per week, you will attend a two hour tutorial in a small group of up to five students. This is a chance for you to set your own agenda and discuss or receive clarification in any potential problem areas. If required we can also provide English support lessons each week throughout your time with us.

Our courses

At Coventry University Scarborough Campus we want to make higher education accessible to everyone. So we offer a range of qualifications to allow entry, no matter what your educational background.

Foundation YearsIf you haven’t met the entry requirements for your chosen higher education course or have changed your mind about the subject you wish to study, our Foundation Years can provide you with a pathway to higher education. If you successfully complete a Foundation Year with us, you will be guaranteed a place on a Coventry University Scarborough Campus degree course. Alternatively you could progress on to a degree course at Coventry University, Coventry University College or another institution, subject to meeting their entry requirements.

At our other campus, students have successfully transferred on to other courses including Nursing, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Social

Work, Forensic Science, Criminology and Psychology, Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Science.

HNC, HND, Degree ProgrammesFor students entering Coventry University Scarborough Campus at degree level, our flexible programme structure will allow you to progress with us stage by stage from a level 4 (Higher National Certificate) in year 1 to a level 5 (Higher National Diploma) in year 2 and finally a level 6 (Honours Degree) in year 3. This gives you the option to choose at which stage you leave the course, without the constraints of signing up for a 3 year degree course and potentially leaving after year 1 or 2 with no recognised qualification.

Preparing you for your future careerWe want every single student that leaves Coventry University Scarborough Campus to have the relevant skills and knowledge that will help them secure employment in their chosen profession. Therefore, as well as ensuring that our courses meet the required academic qualifications criteria, wherever possible we have designed our courses around the standards for professional qualifications and in many cases have embedded these into our programmes. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for and take professional examinations on completion of your course.

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1 Employability

We want every single student that leaves Coventry University Scarborough Campus to have the relevant skills and knowledge that will help them secure employment in their chosen profession – so you have the potential to achieve an academic qualification plus a professional qualification.

We also have a dedicated Employability and Placements team to help support you with securing valuable placements throughout your time with us and securing a graduate job once you successfully complete your degree.

2 Flexibility

For our full-time students, we offer a structured teaching week where you will attend morning (9.00-13.00) or afternoon (14.00-18.00) classes, depending on your course, to help you study around your other commitments. This can be an ideal option if you need to fit your studies around a part-time job.

We offer numerous intakes throughout the year so you can start at a time that is convenient to you; September, November, January, February, April and June.

For our part-time students, you have the opportunity to get a degree with our Saturday University or during the evenings – depending on your course. With online study also available, we truly believe we can provide you with a study option that suits you.

Why choose Coventry University Scarborough Campus?

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3 Quality

Our course teams contain both academics and practising professionals. Their aim is to work together to help you discover your subject from all angles, the theory and the practice. You will be studying towards a Coventry University award so you can be assured that the content is of high quality.

4 High contact hours

At Coventry University Scarborough Campus full-time students get 18 hours of teaching each week in small groups. You will also need to attend a two hour tutorial each week in groups of about five students; this way we can better ensure that you have understood the week’s learning and that you are ready for the next.

5 Affordability

The fees that you pay with us are lower than those at many other comparable institutions. Tuition fees for full-time students for 2015 start from £5,616 per year and cover all of your classes, online tutorials, some of the learning materials and access to the Learning Resource Centre.

We firmly believe that Coventry University Scarborough Campus gives you access to a quality and relevant learning experience at a price that represents excellent value for money. We also believe that you will be able to judge the returns on your investment through your improved career prospects.

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Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma

After a break from education to raise

my two children, the Access to HE course in psychology at CUC was just what I was looking for. I now feel very confident in my future plans of achieving a degree in psychology.Access to HE student

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The Access course is designed specifically for people who may not have the conventional educational requirements to enter on to a higher education course. The aim of the course is to enable you to acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to compete on an equal footing with those students starting degree programmes through the conventional entry channels of ‘A’ Levels.

If you successfully pass the Access course, you will be guaranteed a place on a relevant Honours Degree course at Coventry University Scarborough Campus.

Additionally a student loan is available to those aged 24 and over, so there are no upfront costs. See page 20 for further information.

Our Access programmes are yearlong daytime (Monday-Thursday 9.30-14.00) courses that aim to give mature students the opportunity to prepare for an undergraduate Honours Degree. We have two intakes each year, so you can start at a time that is convenient for you; September or January.

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At Coventry University Scarborough Campus we have designed our part-time courses to fit in with the lives of busy adults. We have introduced a range of degree and professional courses that are available at times specifically to suit part-time students.

Part-time study

We deliver our Foundation Year, HNC, HND and Degree courses over three, six-week blocks per year. You can study on either Saturdays, two evenings per week or week day mornings or afternoons (Monday to Friday 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm) – depending on the course you want to study. As the courses are spread across the year, you have the chance to fit other things into your life, which is part of being an adult student.

Our courses offer a mixture of face to face and on-line learning and you can finish your degree within three years. Part-time study is fun, challenging and rewarding. These courses offer a great opportunity for mature students to obtain a higher education qualification in an adult environment.

Our courses start at an affordable rate of £1,416.25 per block for 2015/16 entry, and you can study up to four of these per year.

As a part-time student, you may be entitled to a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England to cover the cost of your course. For full information on student loans please read the fees page at the back of this mini guide.

Our professional courses are also designed with part-time adult students in mind – all being delivered on Saturdays. We offer these year round, so we don’t keep you waiting for a course to start.

Online programmesOur 100% online courses in Management and Leadership and Management and Professional Accounting provide you with access to a high-quality Coventry University award.

Study is wholly online to maximize accessibility, and can be structured around your work and personal commitments. All online students benefit from a dedicated Recruitment Advisor, who will guide and advise you through the whole application process.

You will also receive dedicated student support from a specially assigned advisor, who will be with you from day one of your study through to graduation.

Course Listing 2015 and 2016At Coventry University Scarborough Campus you can choose from a wide range of vocational courses across a variety of subject areas. We have multiple intakes throughout the year so you don’t have to worry about the traditional September start if you aren’t ready or haven’t managed to sort out your student finance in time.

Full-time: September, November, January, February, April and June Part-time: October, January and May

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Programme First Intake

Access to HE Business Studies September 2015

Health and Human Sciences September 2015

Teaching Training* September 2015

Foundation Years Accounting September 2015

Business September 2015

Childhood Development and Learning September 2015

Engineering September 2016

Finance and Investment September 2015

Health and Social Care September 2015

Health and Life Sciences September 2016

Information Technology September 2016

Law and Practice September 2015

Sales and Marketing September 2015

Tourism and Hospitality September 2015

HNC, HND and Degrees

Accounting September 2015

Biological and Chemical Sciences September 2016

*Subject to final OCN approval

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Programme First Intake

HNC, HND and Degrees

Business and Law September 2015

Childhood Development and Learning September 2015

Combined Engineering September 2016

Financial Services September 2015

Information Technology Practitioner September 2016

Law and Practice September 2015

Management and Leadership September 2015

Marketing and Sales September 2015

Policing September 2015

Public Health and Community Studies September 2015

Tourism and Hospitality September 2015

Professionally accredited programmes

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) September 2015

Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP) September 2015

Chartered Institute for Legal Executives (CILEx) September 2015

CPCAB Counselling September 2015

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) September 2015

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EmployabilityAt Coventry University Scarborough Campus we want to make sure that our graduates leave us with the skills they need to compete for graduate jobs and be a success in the work place.

We plan to support you on your journey from student to graduate, and hopefully employment, by facilitating and encouraging work placements and internships to help you stand out from other graduates.

From year one of your studies with us you will be supported and advised about careers and employability.

Many students feel it is too early to start thinking about graduation, however learning what skills are needed to secure placements in year two will be key to your success. Through your weekly tutorials we will support you with this and provide workshops to help build on the new skills you have learnt.

Our Employability and Placements team will also be available to support you with securing placements that are relevant to your subject area. These can be sandwich years or shorter summer placements.

Student SupportThe wellbeing of students at Coventry University Scarborough Campus is very important to us.

Whilst studying, you will benefit from a dedicated Student Support team. The team will be able to advise you on any specific issues you may have such as family, health and settling in, to advising you on any concerns or financial worries you may have.

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The Town and RegionScarborough is on the stunning Yorkshire Coast. The towns close proximity to Dalby: Yorkshire’s Great Forest, The North York Moors National Park, the Wolds and the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Coast makes Scarborough a perfect base from which to explore this most diverse region of Britain.

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Stunning scenery, glorious beaches, loads to do and see – what is there not to like about studying in Scarborough?

Scarborough town has some great transport links which means you are only a 45 minute train journey to York, renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and wealth of visitor attractions.

As a Coventry University Scarborough Campus student you will be located in the centre of town which means the beach, shops and all of the main attractions are only 10-15 minutes away.

Scarborough also has some of the best walking and cycling routes in the country, and the surf’s so good that the biggest event on the Pro Surf UK circuit has been held here for the last few years.

For those who prefer a spot of retail therapy and luxury, there are fabulous shops, restaurants and spas, while culture vultures will enjoy the vibrant arts scene in the town, including the spectacular Rotunda, one of the world’s first-ever purpose-built museums, the internationally renowned Stephen Joseph Theatre, the Spa Conference and Entertainment Venue and Europe’s biggest open air theatre, all of which host top-name acts.

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Coventry University Scarborough Campus has a number of close links and agreements with local student accommodation letting agencies. Our providers offer a range of accommodation to suit your requirements and preferences; single rooms, studios with en-suite facilities to flats with shared kitchens and living areas.

With a full choice of high quality student accommodation at very reasonable prices, Coventry University Scarborough Campus will fully support you in finding the accommodation that best suits your needs.

Further information about our student accommodation can be found at:

www.coventry.ac.uk/cusc

AccommodationLiving away from home and away from friends and family can be an anxious time for you. Choosing to live in student accommodation, particularly for your first year, is a great way for you to make new friends and integrate quickly into university life.

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FacilitiesFor the 2015/16 academic year, Coventry University Scarborough Campus will operate from a number of iconic Scarborough locations. Your classes will be in the same location each day and general facilities will be located on one site. Each of the locations are within a 10 minute walk of the centre of town and the railway station. We aim to teach for the first year from the Spa Centre, The Stephen Joseph Theatre and Scarborough Cricket Club.

We will open our brand new campus in September 2016, but we will continue to link very strongly with the town and a range of iconic locations. We are also very proud to be working with Scarborough Borough Council and a range of large and small companies who will bring real experience to the classroom.

From September 2016 we will be able to offer you access to all the facilities you will need to support your studies and student life – all located in a new state of the art building.

• Social space• Library• IT Suites• Café• Mock Law court• Engineering and Science labs• Prayer rooms• Student Support team• Careers and Employability team

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If you’ve chosen the course that you feel is right for you the next step is to make your application.

Full-time studyIf you’re interested in a full-time course your application must be submitted via the UCAS website (www.ucas.com). Once you’ve registered you can start the application process; you’ll need our unique institution code, the code for your preferred course, and the campus code.

All these details can be found on the Coventry University Scarborough Campus website or on the UCAS website.

Part-time and Access to Higher Education (HE)If you want to apply for our part-time or Access to HE programmes you can apply to us by completing our online application form which can be found on our website at:www.coventry.ac.uk/cusc

Please click on the application link under part-time academic courses.

Entry qualifications

Coventry University Scarborough Campus ensures that all full-time applications are managed according to the nationally agreed framework and appropriate standards.

We will typically require:

• 100-140 UCAS Tariff points for a Foundation Year course including or equivalent to one A-Level

• 160-260 UCAS Tariff points for a HNC/HND or Honours Degree course including or equivalent to two A-Levels

• 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C including Mathematics and English for all courses.

If you’re not sure how the UCAS Tariff works, you can get full details at:www.ucas.ac.uk/students/ucas_tariff/

Access to HEFormal qualifications are not mandatory for entry. Assessment will be via a brief discussion with the Access to HE tutor and a short numeracy and literacy test.For applicants whose first language is not English, we will require EnglishLanguage competence by successfully completing an English Language test with a minimum score of 5.5 or a level 2 equivalent.

Part-timeWe understand that not everyone fits easily into this national framework, particularly if you already have professional work experience. If you’d like to discuss with us what your qualifications and/or experience allow you to study, please get in touch:

• Call us on 024 7765 8787• Email us at cusc@coventry.ac.uk

Application and entry requirements

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Full-timeThe fees that you pay with us are lower than those at many other comparable institutions.

Tuition fees for 2015/16 start from £5,616 per year and cover all of your classes, online tutorials and some of the learning materials.

As a full-time student resident in the UK, you can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees. You can also apply for a loan to cover your living costs. These are awarded on the basis of household income.

Full-time students can apply for tuition fee loans online at www.direct.gov.uk.

Part-timeFees for part-time students start at £1,416.25 per block for 2015/16 entry. Part-time students can apply for a tuition fee loan to cover the costs of studying the programme.

Please visit www.gov.uk for more information on criteria and how to apply.

Access to Higher Education (HE)You can apply for the 24+ Advanced Learning Loans which help you to pay the fees for these courses. Most learners aged 24 and over, studying at level 3 or level 4, will qualify for these loans from the UK government.

For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/advanced-learningoans/overview.

If you decide to continue on to and complete a degree course the loan will be written off.

Please visit our website for up to date fees for our Access to HE programme.

We firmly believe that Coventry University Scarborough Campus gives you access to a quality and relevant learning experience at a price that represents excellent value for money.

Fees and student loans

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To find out more about our Open Days go to:

Open days By far the best way to find out what Coventry University Scarborough Campus is really like is to come along to one of our Open Days. This will give you the chance to receive a practical, hands-on introduction to your chosen course and student life at Coventry University Scarborough Campus.

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As well as student information, we offer special sessions for parents covering topics such as student finance, accommodation and the student support we offer.

Get in touchIf you want to find out more about Coventry University Scarborough Campus and the courses we offer, visit our website www.coventry.ac.uk/cuscIf you have a question you can;

Email: cusc@coventry.ac.ukOr call us: 024 7765 8787

Disclaimer: Coventry University Scarborough Campus has taken reasonable care to ensure the information is correct at the time of print. The information may be subject to change without prior notice. Coventry University Scarborough Campus disclaims all liability in this respect. Please visit us at www.coventry.ac.uk/cusc for more course information and updates.

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