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HIGHER EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL COURSES 2015/16

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F1RSTCHOICEfor yourFUTURE

HONOURS DEGREESThe traditional university level qualification, typically offered full-time over 3 years and delivered locally with fantastic study support and facilitiesavailable to all students.

FOUNDATION DEGREES/HNCSFull or part-time courses which are designed in conjunction with employersto support career progression. These qualifications are the equivalent to thefirst two years of an Honours Degree. In most cases you can progress to anHonours Degree after you have completed your Foundation Degree.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION/FOUNDATION DIPLOMASIf you have not studied for a while or perhaps don’t have formal qualificationsbut are interested in enrolling for a higher education course, then an accesscourse could be the ideal first step. You will learn study skills, including essaywriting and r esearch skills, and have the opportunity to top up yourknowledge in your chosen subject before committing to a degree course.

PROFESSIONAL COURSESInternationally recognised, professional accredited courses in areas such asaccountancy or human resources that support application for membership ofprofessional bodies and help you to fast track your career.

Success is closerthan you thinkAbingdon and Witney College provides local, high qualityhigher education teaching and training that will improveyour skills, qualifications and career opportunities

You don’t need to move awayto achieve your goals. Whetherit is a promotion at work, achange of career or growingyour knowledge around aspecific subject, a highereducation course will make adifference to you.

Abingdon and Witney Collegecaters for a wide range of studyneeds, both full and part-time,and provides local, high qualityteaching and training that willimprove your skills,qualifications and careeropportunities whilst allowingyou to work and study at thesame time if you wish.

What do we offer?


Our higher education programme –

offering degrees, HNCs and professional

qualifications – can provide you with a cost

effective solution whilst maintaining the

highest educational standards.

All our Honours Degrees and FoundationDegrees are offered in partnership with OxfordBrookes University and our professional coursesare accredited by organisations such as theAssociation of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the Institute of Leadership and Management(ILM) and the Chartered Institute of Personneland Development (CIPD).

If you are not sure which option is right for

you, please call a member of our careers

team on 01235 555 585 to discuss the

different options available to you.

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CONTENTSFOUNDATION DEGREES, HNCS ANDHONOURS DEGREES

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Foundation Degree 9

BSc (Hons) (Top Up) 10

Business, Management and

Communications

Foundation Degree 11

BA (Hons) (Top Up) 12

Computing


Digital Arts


Early Years


Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Higher National Certificate 16


Equine Science and Management


Equine Science

BSc (Hons) 19

Equine and Thoroughbred Management

BSc (Hons) 20

Mechanical Engineering



ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Art and Design

Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma 24

Life Sciences

Foundation 25

Nursing and Health Care Professions

Access to Higher Education 26

Performing Arts


Science Combined with Social Sciences

Access to Higher Education 28

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Accounting and Bookkeeping

AAT Certificate and Diploma in Accounting, Levels 1,2,3,4 30

C&G Levels 1 and 2 31

Sage Computerised Accountancy 32

Computing

CISCO Certified Network Associate 33

Coaching

Level 3 ILM Certificate 34

Education and Training

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Previously PTLLS) 35

Level 5 Award in Education and Training (Previously DTLLS) 35

Human Resource Practice

Level 3 Diploma 36

Human Resource Management

Level 5 Certificate 37

Level 5 Diploma 38

Leadership and Management



LEARN MORE

Money Matters 6

Oxford Brookes University Partnership 8

Information for Employers 41

How to apply 42

FAQs 43

There are many reasons why highereducation can be beneficial. Here are justa few of them:

• Excellent career development

• Enhanced employability skills

• Gain an internationally recognisedqualification

• Higher earning potential

• Increased job options within the employmentmarket

• Opportunity to gain a full degree, via a top up

Higher education will be a commitment and investment in your future so it is important that you choose a course that is right for you.

Carefully consider which course would suit you best. If in doubt pleasecontact us on 01235 216312 (Abingdon) or 01993 703464 (Witney) and we willbe pleased to help you.

Once you have chosen your course, consider the entry requirements. These requirements may require work placements.

Explore course content such as modules you will be studying and how thecourse will be assessed.

Attend Open Days where you will get the chance to find out much more.

Our careers team can help with your choices: Marija Murthwaite – 01235 216308 [email protected] (A)Euan McCall – 01993 208104 [email protected] (W)

What to considerwhenchoosing courses

Benefits of Higher Education

Higher Education will be acommitment and investmentin your future

If your course is run in

partnership with Oxford Brookes

you will benefit from access to

their extensive University Library

and other on-campus facilities.

Abingdon 01235 555 585 | Witney 01993 703 464 | [email protected]

Why chooseAbingdon and Witney College?

Degree Level courses“Commended” forenhancing learningopportunities. Quality Assurance Agency, March 2014.

Turn to page 8 tofind out more about the advantages ofstudying for a degree locally

we have Five campuses providing our studentswith a broad range of facilities and courses.

Abingdon Campus is the largest of our campuses, and enjoysgreat facilities including an e-learning zone, space for HE students to meet and socialise, a sports centre and multi-gym. Work isunderway on four exciting phases of development which include anew café area and learning centre.

Witney Campus is situated in the centre of Witney and recentlyfinished its redevelopment. It offers first-class facilities for learningand leisure, including a friendly, good value café, well equippedlearning centre and hair and beauty salons.

Common Leys Campus is our Rural Skills Centre at Hailey,two miles north of Witney. This 60 acre campus provides specialistfacilities for Equine and Animal Behaviour students.

Avenue One is our state of the art dedicated construction centrewhich opened in 2011.

Milton Park is our business premise at Milton Park BusinessCentre near Abingdon.

Did you know?

Abingdon and Witney Campuses redevelopment

The Witney Campus is undergoing a £9m redevelopment to create newconstruction workshops and develop brand new classrooms and learningfacilities. The College has also been awarded £4m from the newOxfordshire Growth Deal announced through the Oxfordshire LocalEnterprise Partnership. The funding will result in the building of the newAdvanced Engineering and Technology Skills Centre at the AbingdonCampus that will help to address local and regional skills shortages inscience, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) subjectareas and will build on the existing strength of the college in providingtraining of this type.

Learning Resource Centre

The resource area provides a wide range of print and electronicresources, including books, e-books, newspapers, magazines, journalsand DVDs to support you with all your study needs. Your student ID cardis also your library card.

The centre offers a suite of PCs for independent study, and you are alsowelcome to use your own laptops in this relaxed, fresh and modernenvironment. It is available to all students and there are staff on hand tohelp and offer support.

Exceptional lecturer support

At Abingdon and Witney College, our class sizes are small, meaningyou receive more individual attention and one-to-one support.Personal tutors meet regularly with their students to give feedbackon work and help with any problems.

“The college is a welcoming, friendly and inclusiveenvironment where staff and students work togetherwell.” Ofsted, Jan 2014

“Outstanding” Leadership and ManagementOfsted, Jan 2014

Student support services

A broad range of services are available to help you to succeed alongyour education journey. These range from careers advice,counselling, financial support and extra help for those students withphysical, mental health or medical conditions, as well as those withlearning difficulties and disabilities.

Facilities

Support beyond theclassroom

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Abingdon and Witney College is proud of its proven track record with local businesses and the support it provides to its students.

If your course is run in partnership with Oxford Brookes you will benefit from the top class facilities, specialist classrooms and

workshop areas available at all campuses as well as the extensive University library and other amenities.

The College is a vibrant, social and career focussed place to study.


24+ ADVANCED LEARNING LOAN Are you over 24 years old and thinking about taking a Level 3 or above course?

You can apply for a subsided loan which covers the full cost of yourcourse. You won’t need to repay the loan until you are earning over£21,000 per year and you won’t need to pay the fees upfront. Bursariesare also available for some learners who have taken out a loan so youcould have even more help with fees than you first thought. Want to talk to someone about funding? Call us on 01235 555585 or email [email protected]

STUDENT FINANCE If you are applying for a course through UCAS you will be eligible for astudent finance loan. You don’t need to pay any tuition fees whilststudying for your Brookes degrees. Instead the government providesloans which you can start to pay back once you finish your course andare earning above £21,000 a year. Additional funding is available for disabled students, students withchildren, and students with adult dependents. This funding does notneed to be paid back. To find out more visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance

Money Matters Don’t let your finances hold you back from achieving your career goals.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

• Exceptional facilities• Outstanding Leadershipand Management

• Skills, workplaceexperience and careersguidance are embeddedwithin our courses


ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE Foundation Degree 09

BSc (Hons) (Top Up) 10

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT ANDCOMMUNICATIONS Foundation Degree 11

BA (Hons) (Top Up) 12

COMPUTING Foundation Degree 13

DIGITAL ARTSFoundation Degree 14

EARLY YEARSFoundation Degree 15

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICENGINEERINGHigher National Certificate 16


EQUINE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT Foundation Degree 18

EQUINE SCIENCEBSc (Hons) 19

EQUINE AND THOROUGHBREDMANAGEMENTBSc (Hons) 20

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Higher National Certificate 21


Foundation Degrees, HNCs & Honours Degrees

HONOURS DEGREESThe traditional university level

qualification, typically offered full-time

over 3 years and delivered locally with

fantastic study support and facilities

available to all students.

FOUNDATION DEGREES/HNCSFull or part-time courses which are

designed in conjunction with employers

to support career progression. These

qualifications are the equivalent to the first

two years of an Honours Degree. In most

cases you can progress to an Honours

Degree after you have completed your

Foundation Degree.

in PARTNERSHIP WITH OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

At Abingdon and WitneyCollege we understand thatgoing away to universityisn’t always possible andthat’s why we’ve formed astrong partnership withOxford Brookes Universityso that you get a fantasticdegree locally.

FLEXIBLE AND EMPLOYERFRIENDLY LEARNINGFlexible local learning: Attending yourlocal college a few days or evenings a weekmakes getting a degree really accessible.

Expert teaching: Our staff are industryexperts, so learning is relevant to theworkplace. Staff also work closely withacademic colleagues at Brookes.

Enhancing your career: Employers areinvolved in the design of our courses, with work-based modules enabling you to putyour skills and knowledge into practice.

Outstanding facilities and support: As a partner college student, you’ll be ableto take advantage of many of the Brookesfacilities as well as our fantastic localfacilities. Brookes have an extensive onlinelibrary, giving you remote access to a widerange of journals and e-books. You can alsouse Brookes’ own library as well as theirStudent Union and Sports Centre.

Returning to learning? Whether you’rereturning to study, or coming straightfrom school, traditional academicrequirements are not always needed.We’ll take your work experience,previous learning and desire to studyinto account.


This course has been written in partnershipwith the School of Life Sciences at OxfordBrookes University and in consultation withleading local animal industries.

What will I study?

The course will develop themes in animalbehaviour and welfare.

Modules will include:

• Practical units• Scientific knowledge and skills• A grounding in business principles • A focus on the legal and ethical issuesrelated to working with animals.

Work placements over a minimum of 25-30days are an essential part of the course where students will apply theoreticalknowledge gained in the classroom to thepractical care of animals.

Year 1 Learning and Professional Skills:

• Professional and Academic Skills• Practical Animal Husbandry• Animal Biology• Enterprise Skills

• Animal Welfare• Animal Anatomy and Physiology• Principles of Animal Behaviour• Animal Ethics

Year 2 Industry-based project:

• Industry Based Project • Applied Animal Behaviour• Animal Breeding and Genetics • Animal Health and Disease• Animal Nutrition• Exotics Animal Trade and Collections• International Zoo Practices andConservation

Final award

Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Career progression options

It will be possible for students to top up to a full BSc animal related degree at otheruniversities or to complete an Honours Degreein Biology or Conservation Biology at OxfordBrookes University. Students can also do aBSc top up in Animal Welfare at Abingdon and Witney College.

Foundation Degree

Animal Behaviour and Welfare This broad-based degree has been developed to give students who are interested in

a rewarding career in a range of animal related industries, the knowledge and skills

they will need to be successful. It is designed for people who are wishing to enter the

industry or who are currently working and wish to develop their career potential.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

COURSE DURATION2 years, full-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSDiploma/Certificate in Animal Science orother relevant science qualification toprovide a minimum of 80 UCAS tariffpoints. Passes at A/AS Level equivalentto a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points.Mature students or students withconsiderable industry experience will beconsidered on a case by case basis.Application is via UCAS and entry issubject to an interview.

LOCATIONCommon Leys and Witney Campuses

COST£6,000 per year

APPLICATIONUCAS code: D300

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“After completing my Level 3 Diplomait was a natural progression for me toenrol on the Foundation Degreecourse through Oxford BrookesUniversity. The Foundation Degreeoffered more of a practical educationwhich has proved most useful atwork. The lecturers were enthusiasticand explained the subject matterthoroughly, with the aid of excellentfacilities at Common Leys Farm. All lecturers were happy to helpoutside normal teaching hours.

After completing the FoundationDegree course I subsequently gaineda job in a medical researchlaboratory. My employers wereimpressed with the scope of subjectscovered in my course, and werehappy to offer me employment basedon that experience.”

Katherine Page – Foundation DegreeAnimal Behaviour and Welfare




The course is designed for those wanting toprogress into more challenging careers such asa clinical animal behaviourist, animal welfareinvestigator or within the field of animalresearch and health.

This course offers the latest academic insightsinto current research in animal behaviour, theirbiology and their welfare. This will equip youwith the skills and knowledge needed todevelop new ideas and evaluate currentprocesses and practices in both animalbehaviour and animal welfare science.

What will I study?

• Clinical behaviour management incompanion animals

• Advanced animal learning and training• Animal-assisted interventions• Companion animal physical therapies • Preventative health and welfare inpopulations

• Conservation biology

This course also contains a dissertation studywhich involves carrying out an animal-basedresearch project of your choice.

In Year 1 you will be introduced to areas suchas criticality and academic writing, in additionto developing a portfolio to support yourprofessional development.

In Year 2 you will be focusing on researchskills. You will work to develop your skills of enquiry, preparing you for your business project.

Final award

BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare


Successful graduates will be well placed for acareer as an Animal Trainer, Zoo Keeper,Animal Welfare Investigator, Pet BehaviourCounsellor, Animal Researcher, NatureConservation Officer or progression onto postgraduate studies.

BSC (HONS)

ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE (TOP UP) This course allows students to top up animal related FdSc or HND courses

to a full Level 6 BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare.


COURSE DURATION1 year, full-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStudents will usually have achieved anaverage GPA of 55% in a relevant animalrelated level 5 qualification of 240 CATpoints or equivalent.

LOCATIONCommon Leys Campus and Witney Campus


APPLICATIONUCAS code: C865

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This course offers the latestacademic insights into currentresearch in animal behaviour, theirbiology and their welfare.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntrants to the programme shouldnormally possess the following:• A current role in an appropriate setting• A line manager’s letter of support andrecommendation

• A minimum of two years relevant workexperience or 5 passes at GCSE(grades A-C) including Maths andEnglish Language

Plus one of the following:• 1 A Level or 6 Unit Applied A Level/A Level 3 Award

• Certificate or Diploma• Other equivalent Level 3 qualifications• Students with appropriate and relevantAP(E)L will also be considered

LOCATIONAbingdon Campus


APPLICATIONUCAS code: NP1Y


Do you enjoy work-based and placementlearning where academic knowledge andunderstanding will be reinforced by thedevelopment of vocational skills? Then this Foundation Degree could be for you. It has been developed in partnership withOxford Brookes University to exploreprogressively each of the three core strands which contribute to a successfulbusiness organisation.

What will I study?

The Business strand

Introduces you to the scope and functions ofbusiness and will gradually develop yourunderstanding of the internal and externalenvironment in which businesses operate.

The Management strand

Introduces basic management concepts and theories integrating organisationalbehaviour aspects with management anddecision making.

The Communications strand

Introduces the interaction and communicationbetween staff and internal and externalcustomers. Communication methods areexplored in recognition that these are key skillsthat you will need to enter into, or progress within, the workplace.

In Year 1 you will be introduced to areas suchas criticality and academic writing, in additionto developing a portfolio to support yourprofessional development.

In Year 2 you will be focusing on research skills.You will work develop your skills of enquiry,preparing you for your business project.

Final award

Foundation Degree (FdA) in Business,Management and Communications


It will be possible for students to progress to afurther year on the BA (Hons) in Business andManagement and Communications.Alternatively, students will be well placed toadvance their career in a business organisation.

Foundation Degree

Business, Management AND CommunicationsDo you want to develop a career in the areas of Business,

Management and Communications?


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The BA (Hons) is a work-based degree and assuch lectures are concentrated on one day perweek, enabling students to work and combineprivate study to suit their own personalcommitments. On successful completion of thecourse, students are well equipped forgraduate employment in any aspect ofbusiness including marketing, humanresources, finance or management.

What will I study?

The programme offers the opportunity to studya wide range of current and relevant businesstopics including: • Managing marketing activities• Contemporary business issues• Communication, culture and language• Managing quality and risk• Self-awareness, career management• Work-based project or dissertation

Designed in conjunction with employers, themodules are assessed through assignments,presentations, live projects and timedassessments. Students also have theopportunity to consider, in depth, an agreedtopic of their choice via the work-based projector dissertation.

Final award

BA (Hons) in Business, Management and Communications


Successful students can progress to study fora Masters Degree or other post-graduateprofessional programmes and will be wellplaced to advance their career within abusiness environment.

BA (HONS)

Business, Management AND Communications (TOP UP)This programme is designed to enable students to top up their Foundation Degree

in Business, Management and Communications to a full BA (Hons) degree.


COURSE DURATION1 year, full-time (one day per week in College)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThese include:• A Foundation Degree in Business,Management and Communicationsawarded by Oxford Brookes University,successfully gaining 240 credits andusually a 55% grade average

• Students who have completed 240credits at Levels 4 and 5 (usuallyachieving a 55% grade average) atanother institution within or outside theUK may be considered, subject toindividual credit rating by OxfordBrookes University.

Entrants to the programme shouldnormally have a current role in anappropriate workplace setting and a linemanager’s letter of support andrecommendation.



APPLICATIONUCAS code: N103

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“My overall experience on the course has been fantastic and I feel great to havecome out with an amazing grade. I am more confident in my career path and Iam open to several career choices. The course has helped me to improve myemployability skills; I have gained several transferable skills that give me acompetitive advantage for gaining employment and I am heading towards asuccessful career in the future.”

PHILIP ABAYATEYE – BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS (TOP UP)


The course is also suitable for students whowish to find out more about the history ofcomputing, enter the industry or learn how toset up websites and provide IT support.

The degree is run in partnership and validatedby Oxford Brookes University. This partnershipoffers students the opportunity to access thefull range of facilities both at the College and atthe University.

What will I study?

Students will study the following modules:

Year 1:

• Professional Issues and Skills – Coversstudy and professional skills, legal, socialand ethical issues relevant to the IT industry.

• Internet Technology 1 – Design and deployweb pages using HTML and CSS andunderstand some of the underlying network protocols.

• Mathematical Methods - Basicmathematical support for a range ofcomputing applications.

• Modern Computing Technology - Giveslearners a working knowledge of thefundamental concepts of computerprogramming.

• Introduction to Object OrientedProgramming - Fundamentals of object-oriented programming design,implementation and testing.

• Business Computing - Develop the

foundations for academic and professionalskills through the development of a phasedsoftware project.

Year 2:

• Internet Technology 2 - Dynamic web sitesusing PHP and SQL are designed anddeployed.

• Switched Local Area Networking – Coversthe fundamentals of networking on a smallto medium scale.

• Further Object-Oriented Programming -Advanced object-oriented paradigms suchas inheritance, polymorphism, packages,inner classes and generic classes.

• Data Structures - Design and implementprograms using abstract data types such asstack, queues, lists, trees and graphs.

• Database Analysis and Design – Industrystandard system analysis and designtechniques to design and developdatabases.

• Work-Based Project - A 4 week workplacement in the computing industry. Itallows students to create, design andmanage a work based project.

• Requirement Specification and SoftwareDesign - Principles, methods andtechniques for the specification andanalysis of users’ functional and non-functional requirements.

• Wide Local Area Networking - Introduceswide areas networks, their configurationand use within the modern technology age.

Final award

Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Computing


Many of our successful students progress on to a BSc in Computer Science at Oxford Brookes.

Foundation Degree

COMPUTING This degree is designed for people who enjoy working with computers and want to

learn more about the development of computers and technology. People who are

already working in IT will broaden their knowledge and gain recognition for their skills.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThree GCSE level qualifications at Grade C or above including English andMathematics and a minimum of one A Level or 40 UCAS tariff points.

Individuals with substantial experience inIT/Computing may be considered if theirapplication is supported by their employer.

Ideally, students should be currentlyworking within an IT environment.

Students who do not have thesequalifications will be considered for entryfollowing an interview.

Applicants whose first language is notEnglish must demonstrate that their levelof English is acceptable by achieving ascore in a recognised test such as BritishCouncil IELTS: level 6.0 overall with aminimum of 6.0 in the reading and writingcomponents or TOEFL minimum score of550 paper-based or 213 computer basedor 80 internet based.



APPLICATIONUCAS code: G402

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The course is also suitable forstudents who wish to find out moreabout the history of computing, enterthe industry or learn how to set upwebsites and provide IT support.



This is a brand new Foundation Degree that willenable you to work across a broad spectrum ofareas and build up a portfolio of skills. You willbe working with specialist lecturers andlearning to use specialist facilities as you movethrough each area. Alongside these studioskills, you will spend time working locally withinthe creative industries, gaining real worldexperience which will contribute to preparingyou for your chosen career. During the courseyou will get involved in live briefs set byindustry professionals, work with localagencies including a TV station, graphicsagencies and publishing houses and completea final major project working as a team.

What will I study?

Working across both the Abingdon and WitneyCampuses, through a holistic and projectbased approach, you will explore excitingdigital arts specialisms, which may include: • Graphic Design• Digital Photography• Illustration • Web Design • e-book Design• Television Production • Audio Production • Advertising and Marketing • Business Skills• Publishing • Contextual StudiesYou will develop strong digital production skillsthat will prepare you for a career in the ever-evolving arts, media and communicationsindustry.

Final award

Foundation Degree (FdA) in Digital Arts*


Photographer, graphic designer, televisionproducer, advertising professional, publisher.

Foundation Degree

DIGITAL ARTS



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need to have a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent) at grade C orabove (with one of these being an Art andDesign or Media subject) OR Level 3 Art,Design, Media or Music Technology atMMM and GCSE English and Maths atgrade C. You will also be required toprovide a written personal statement, apositive reference and to attend aninterview with a portfolio of work.

LOCATIONAbingdon and Witney Campuses


APPLICATIONUCAS code: TBC

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2016

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The Early Years Foundation Degree is designedfor practitioners who are working in a variety ofearly years settings with families, pre-schoolsand in schools and nurseries.

Employers have been directly involved in thedesign of the programme, which will build uponthe practical work you are already undertakingin the workplace to provide clear links betweenpractice and theory.

What will I study?

Students will study the following modules:Year 1:

• Studying Policy and Practice• Communication and Language in theFoundation Stage

• Physical Development• Reflective Practice• Personal, Social and EmotionalDevelopment

• Mathematical Development

Year 2:

• Inclusive Practice• Well-being• Research, Policy and Practice• Management in Early Years Settings• Issues in Child Development• Independent Study: Curriculum Study

Final award

Foundation Degree (FdA) in Early Years


You will be able to apply to transfer to the finalyear of an Honours Degree in Early Years atOxford Brookes University.

Foundation Degree

EARLY YEARS The early years are rightly regarded as being the crucial time in a child’s learning

and this exciting course reflects the growing interest now taken by educationalists in this field.


COURSE DURATIONTwo years, (one day per week in college)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSIt is beneficial to have had some workexperience before starting the course. A minimum of 10 hours per week workexperience in a childcare settingisessential for the duration of this course.

You will also need one of the following: • An appropriate A-Level or Vocational A-Level

• NVQ Level 3• Appropriate vocationally relevant NQF Level 3 qualification

• An Apprenticeship in Early Years• Another appropriate subject

If you wish to apply you will need areference from your head teacher or linemanager (if appropriate) and the activesupport of your colleagues. Application is via UCAS and entry issubject to an interview.



APPLICATIONUCAS code: X314

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HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING


This course is designed to give a nationallyrecognised qualification covering a range ofengineering subjects to further progressengineering careers in electrical and electronicengineering fields. It offers a range of learningexperiences in the form of lectures, skillsdevelopment, discussions and tutorials.

The HNC offers a strong, sector-relatedemphasis on practical skills development.

What will I study?

Year 1

• Analytical Methods for Engineers• Business Management Techniques• Electrical and Electronics Principles • Engineering Science

Year 2

• Project Design, Implementation &Evaluation

• Engineering Design• Further Electrical Principles• PLCs

Final award

Higher National Certificate in Electricaland Electronic Engineering


After successfully completing this course youcan progress onto a BSc (Hons) in Electronic Engineering.

COURSE DURATION2 years, part-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA minimum of BTEC Extended Diploma inEngineering, BTEC Diploma in MechanicalEngineering or BTEC Diploma in Electricaland Electronic Engineering. It would be useful if you have achieved amerit in the Further Maths unit.



APPLICATIONTelephone Abingdon Campus on 01235 555585, or Witney Campus on01993 703464 or [email protected]

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COURSE DURATION2 years, full-time3 years, part-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSFour passes at GCSE including Mathsand English Language at C or above orequivalent and one of the following:• A BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ExtendedDiploma in an engineering discipline(including a Maths unit)

• One A Level pass in either Maths orPhysics (or a closely related subject)

• Any other qualification deemedequivalent

Regarding the normal entry qualificationsabove, the study of Maths to A Level isusually required, although relatively strongperformance in other subjects may giveexemption from this requirement.Examples of such subjects includePhysics, Chemistry, Geography,Computer Studies and Design andTechnology.


COST2 years: £6,000 per year 3 years: £4,000 per year

APPLICATIONUCAS application for full-timeUCAS H690ADirect application to College for part-time

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FOUNDATION DEGREE

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGThis degree is designed to equip students for a technical or management career

in the industry.

The students will develop a range ofskills and techniques, personal qualitiesand attitudes for successful performancein working life.

The course will provide specialist studies whichare directly relevant to individual vocations andprofessions in which students are currentlyworking or in which they intend to seekemployment.

The transferable skills gained on the course willenable students to meet changingcircumstances; whether these arise from a shiftin their own sphere of employment, promotionto supervisory or management roles or fromgeneral changes in Electrical and ElectronicEngineering practices and the informationtechnology environment.

What will I study?

The course offers a wide range of learningexperiences which cover a comprehensiverange of technical units. Units includeEngineering Design, Business ManagementTechniques, Project Management,Mathematics for Engineers, MaterialsEngineering, Electrical and ElectronicPrinciples, Engineering Science, Electronicsand HV Power Systems and ProgrammableLogic Controllers.

Final award

Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Electricaland Electronic Engineering


Graduates may progress to the BSc (Hons) inElectronic Engineering.

“The course was perfect for me asthe modules taught were relevant tomy daily work duties. The knowledgeand experience gained on the coursehas improved my skills and resultedin a promotion.”

Liam Starrett – Foundation Degree inElectrical and ElectronicEngineering

A strong component of the course is the work-based learning which equips students withemployability skills in preparation foremployment. To meet the need of the equineindustry, this two year Foundation Degreecourse has been developed in partnershipbetween Oxford Brookes University, Abingdonand Witney College and employers.

This degree provides a flexible course that willenable students to apply theoretical knowledgeto their work within the equine industry in avariety of employment areas, or as a basis forfurther undergraduate study. For students whoare not currently employed in the industry,there will be an opportunity to work atCommon Leys Farm, near Witney.

What will I study?

Your studies during Year 1 will include:

• Animal Behaviour • Animal Welfare• Animal Biology• Animal Anatomy and Physiology• Professional and Academic skills• Groundwork Skills and Riding• Enterprise Skills• Practical Horse Husbandry

In Year 2 your studies will include:

• Equine Performance Science• Equine Health and Emergency Management• Equine Breeding and Stud Management• Equine Sports Injury and Therapy• Equine Nutrition• Industry Based Project• Advanced Husbandry

An external industry work placement over aminimum of 30 days is an essential part of thecourse where students will apply theoreticalknowledge gained in the classroom to thepractical care of animals.

Final award

Foundation Degree (FdSc) EquineScience and Management


The Foundation Degree will equip you for asuccessful career or progression to ourhonours degrees in Equine Science or EquineScience and Thoroughbred Management.Potential areas of employment includepharmaceutical sales, research, horse training,yard management and other broad arrays ofthe equine industry.

For students who are not currentlyemployed in the industry, there will bean opportunity to work at CommonLeys Farm, near Witney.

Foundation Degree

EQUINE SCIENCE &MANAGEMENT The unique feature of this degree is the combination of contemporary

scientific principles and practical, hands on training, ensuring that our

graduates are successful in both vocational and academic settings.




ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• 2 years post-GCSE education (e.g. A-Level, Level 3 Diploma or Certificate),equivalent to 80 UCAS points

• 1 years post-GCSE education (e.g. AS-Level, Level 3 Certificate),equivalent to 80 UCAS points

• 1 years work experience in a relevantindustry (a supporting reference will be required).

Applicants with non-standard entryqualifications may be admitted with APL(accreditation for prior learning), or APEL(accreditation for prior experientiallearning) in accordance with universityregulations. Mature students or studentswith considerable industry experience willbe considered on a case by case basis.

LOCATIONWitney Campus and Common Leys



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The course produces graduates who proceedinto a wide variety of different roles in theequine industry and beyond.

Most teaching is carried out at Oxford Brookes,with a small number of modules based atAbingdon and Witney College’s stud farm,allowing theory to be linked to practice.

The course benefits from a unique mentorpanel which includes industry professionalsrepresenting a broad range of career options.The purpose of the mentor panel is to providestudents with direct links to industry specialistswho are able to advise on career progressionand work experience.

What will I study?

Level 4 modules can include:

• Skills for Life Scientists • Equine Anatomy and Physiology• Practical Horse Husbandry • Business for the Equine Industry• Equine Industry • Equine Breeding and Stud Practices

An academic adviser supports first-yearstudents through tutorials designed to overseeyour progress and help you to adjust touniversity life, advise on career progression and work experience.

Year 2 offers compulsory content as well asoptional modules across science and businesstopics. You will gain knowledge of thebiological systems of the horse and how theyfunction as the horse performs in a range of disciplines.

Level 5 and 6 modules can include:

• Equine Behaviour• Equine Nutrition• Microbiology• International Business• Haematology and Immunology• Equine Medicine and Veterinary Techniques• Equine Endocrine and ReproductionPhysiology

• Research Methods for Sport and HealthScientists

• Equestrian Event and RacecourseManagement

• Introduction to People Management• Equine Performance Science• Evolution and Animal Development• Infection Immunity and Immunology• Equine Ethics and Welfare• Equestrian Land Management• International Stud Management• Equine Injury and Rehabilitation• Equine Genetics• Training and Development of the Athletic Horse

• Dissertation or Final Project

There is a range of employment opportunitiesfor our graduates. You can choose from avariety of optional modules in order to developa broad range of skills.

Final award

BSc (Hons) Equine Science


Potential areas of employment include eventsmanagement, marketing, research, veterinarypharmaceutical sales, diagnostic techniquesand other broad areas of the equine industry. Some of our graduates go on to postgraduatecourses, second degrees in veterinary scienceand further training.

BSC (HONS)

EQUINE SCIENCE This course gives you a thorough scientific understanding of the subject

area, knowledge of the equine industry, and the scope to develop business

and management skills.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• GCSE Mathematics, English Languageand Double Integrated Science (orequivalent) and a science A-Level,preferably Biology.

• Typical offers are A-Level grades BBCor equivalent to 280 UCAS tariff points.

• Equivalent grades in other recognisedqualifications (such as Scottishqualifications).

• Practical equine experience is desirablebut not a pre-requisite for entry.

• Mature students with relevantexperience are welcomed as a positiveaddition to the course.

• Higher National Diploma andFoundation Degree routes into thecourse are also available.

• If you do not have a science A-level, we encourage you to consider one ofour Foundation Degrees.

LOCATIONCommon Leys and Oxford Brookes



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“The course and college were great. I learnt so much and we studied awide range of topics. My degree hasallowed me to work my horses moreeffectively because of the increaseddepth of knowledge in how they workmechanically. I also found learningabout the best managementpractices very useful and now I canensure I have happy and soundhorses when competing.”

Lara Griffith, WORLD CLASSDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME-DRESSAGE,UK SPORT – BSc Equine Science

There is considerable input from externalpractitioners throughout the course and youwill work in the industry in your third year.

The course benefits from a unique mentorpanel which includes industry professionalsrepresenting a broad range of career options.The purpose of the mentor panel is to providestudents with direct links to industry specialistswho are able to advise on career progressionand work experience.

This course will equip you for a variety of rolesin research, business and industry. You canchoose from a variety of optional modules inorder to develop a broad range of skills.Contacts made in your placement andspecialisation in Years 3 and 4 will helpdetermine your career path.

What will I study?

You will study a range of compulsory modulesin Years 1 and 2 to ensure a thoroughgrounding in all aspects of equine science andthoroughbred management.

Level 4 modules can include:

• Skills for Life Scientists • Equine Anatomy and Physiology• Practical Horse Husbandry • Business for the Equine Industry• The international thoroughbred industry • Equine breeding and stud practices

Further in-depth study in these areas duringYear 2 will help you make an informed choiceof where you might best spend your third-yearwork placement.

Year 3 will be spent at a thoroughbredinstitution of your choice either in the UK or abroad.

Level 5 and 6 modules can include:

• Equine Behaviour• Equine Nutrition• Microbiology• International business• Haematology and immunology• Equine medicine and veterinary techniques• Equine endocrine and reproductionphysiology

• Research methods for sport and healthscientists

• Equestrian event and racecoursemanagement

• Introduction to people management• Equine Performance science• Evolution and animal development• Infection immunity and immunology• Equine ethics and welfare• Equestrian land management• International stud management• Injury and rehabilitation of the racehorse• Equine genetics• Training and development of the racehorse

Recent graduates have worked at racecourses,at equine rehabilitation centres, withbloodstock agents, in large veterinary hospitals and at international thoroughbredbreeding centres.

In your final year, optional modules, togetherwith your dissertation project, will allow you todevelop specialist knowledge in a chosen area.

Final award

BSc (Hons) Equine Science andThoroughbred Management


Successful graduates will be well placed for acareer as an Equine Scientist, Stud Manager,Racehorse Trainer, Bloodstock Agent, Racing Administrator, Racecourse Managerand Equine Therapist.

This four-year course is the onlydedicated Equine Science andThoroughbred Management Degreeof its kind in the UK.

BSC (HONS)

Equine science and Thoroughbred managementThe course is a joint venture between Oxford Brookes and Abingdon and Witney

College. Teaching is based mainly at Oxford Brookes, with a small number of modules

based at Abingdon and Witney College’s stud farm, allowing theory to be linked to

practice. This collaboration enables you to benefit from the expertise, facilities and

extensive industry links of both institutions.



COURSE DURATION4 years (includes year in industry), full-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• GCSE Maths• English and Integrated Science (Double)• A Science A-Level, preferably Biology.• Typical offers are: A-Levels grades at a BBC profile or the equivalent UCAS points.

• Experience is desirable but not a pre-requisite for entry.

• Mature students with relevantexperience are welcomed.

• Level 3 Diploma, Higher NationalDiploma and Foundation Degree routesinto the course are also available.

• Applicants without a science A-Levelare advised to consider one of ourFoundation Degrees.

LOCATIONCommon Leys and Oxford Brookes



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Students will study a broad range of topics anddevelop their skills in a variety of areas. Thiscourse is perfect for those wishing to pursue arewarding career in Mechanical Engineering.

What will I study?

Year 1:

• Analytical Methods for Engineers • Business Management Techniques • Mechanical Principles • Engineering Science

Year 2

• Project Design, Implementation &Evaluation

• Engineering Design • Materials Engineering • Advanced Computer-aided Design Techniques

Final award

Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering


Students can progress onto the BSc (Hons)Mechanical Engineering course at OxfordBrookes University.

NEW HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING This course is designed to give a nationally recognised qualification

covering a range of engineering subjects to further progress

engineering careers in the mechanical engineering field. It offers a

range of learning experiences in the form of lectures, skills

development, discussions and tutorials.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA minimum of BTEC Extended Diploma inEngineering, BTEC Diploma in MechanicalEngineering or BTEC Diploma in Electricaland Electronic Engineering. It would be useful if the applicant hadachieved a merit in the Further Maths unit.



APPLICATIONTelephone Abingdon campus on 01235 555585 or [email protected]

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Mechanical Engineering is one of the largestand most exciting areas of engineering. ThisFoundation Degree in Mechanical Engineeringhas been developed to equip you with the skillsand knowledge needed for a technical ormanagement career in the mechanicalengineering industry.

It will also provide specialist studies which are directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are currently working or in which they intend toseek employment.

The Foundation Degree in MechanicalEngineering provides a professional foundationfor a range of technical skills in mechanicalengineering as well as a broad range of studiesdirectly relevant to a variety of mechanicalengineering careers.

What will I study?

The course offers a wide range of learningexperiences which cover a comprehensiverange of technical units from BusinessManagement Techniques, Engineering Science, Stress Analysis and Engineering Test and Measurement.

Final award

Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Engineering (Mechanical)


Graduates may progress to the Oxford BrookesBSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering.

Foundation Degree

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING This degree is designed to equip students for a technical or management career in the industry.



COURSE DURATION2 years, full-time3 years, part-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSFour passes at GCSE including Mathsand English Language at C or above orequivalent and one of the following:• A BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Certificate inan engineering discipline

• One A-Level pass in either Maths orPhysics (or a closely related subject)

• Any other qualification deemedequivalent

Regarding the normal entry qualificationsabove, the study of Maths to A-Level isusually required, although relatively strong performance in other subjects may give exemption from thisrequirement. Examples of such subjectsinclude Physics, Chemistry, Geography,Computer Studies and Design andTechnology.


COST2 years: £6,000 per year 3 years: £4,000 per year

APPLICATIONUCAS code: H301

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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATIONIf you have not studied for a while or

perhaps don’t have formal qualifications

but are interested in enrolling for a higher

education course, then an access course

could be the ideal first step. You will

learn study skills, including essay writing

and r esearch skills, and have the

opportunity to top up your knowledge in

your chosen subject before committing to

a degree course.

ACCESS TO HIGHEREDUCATION

ART AND DESIGNLevel 3 Foundation Diploma 24

LIFE SCIENCES Foundation 25

NURSING AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS Access to Higher Education 26

PERFORMING ARTS Higher National Certificate 27

SCIENCE COMBINED WITH SOCIAL SCIENCESAccess to Higher Education 28

The primary purpose of the course is to enableyou to identify your strengths and aptitudes sothat you can select and gain acceptance on toa specialist degree course suited to your needsand career plans.

The Foundation year provides a crucial linkbetween A Level and specialist degreecourses. At the same time it is a year ofexciting challenges and new pathways whichwe believe you will find both refreshing andrewarding.

What will I study?

You will explore a whole range of approachesto art and design with specialist tutors in thelarge purpose-built Arts Building.

The course starts broadly and becomes morespecialised as the year progresses.

Term One: you explore a wide range ofmaterials and processes through rapidintroductory projects.

Term Two: you will begin to consolidate yourgrowing sense of direction through theselection of three specialist options in areassuch as Graphics/Illustration, Fine Art,Fashion/Textiles, Photography, Film/Video etc.

Term Three: you will devote your time entirelyto an in-depth six week project which willbecome part of a public exhibition.

The course includes a series of weekly lectureswhich seek to challenge and inform you aboutcontemporary and historical issues and helpyou to locate your own practical work within abroad cultural context.

There will also be trips to galleries and visits byartists/designers and recent former students.

Two study trips are integrated into the year: aninitial four day visit in September followed by aweek-long stay in February. Recentdestinations have been Zagreb, Beijing, Berlin,Istanbul and Marrakesh.

Final award

UAL Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design


Students will usually go onto study an art anddesign based subject at undergraduate level.Past students have gone onto study at theLondon College of Fashion, University of theArts London, Central Saint Martins andEdinburgh College of Art.

LEVEL 3/4 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA

ART & DESIGNThis is an intensive, fast moving one year programme of practical study introducing

you to the broad field of art and design.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need to have a minimum of 2 A-Levels (or equivalent) at grade C orabove (with one of these being an Art &Design related subject) OR Level 3Extended Diploma in Art, Design or Mediaat MMM and GCSE English grade C. Youwill also be required to provide a writtenpersonal statement, a positive referenceand to attend a formal interview with aportfolio of work.


COST£1,420 for 19-23 year olds (24+ loanamount £4,607.85)


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This Foundation course forms the first year of afour year Science Degree course with OxfordBrookes University within the Faculty of Healthand Life Sciences.

The Foundation year is taught at Abingdon and Witney College at the Abingdon campusby the College staff, but in addition to using theCollege facilities, you will also be enrolled as astudent at the University and be entitled toaccess their library, computer banks and sports facilities.

What will I study?

You will study a selection of modules thatenable you to develop fundamentalscientific, mathematical, communication and academic skills.

The modules that you will study include:• Biological sciences• Chemistry• Mathematics

You will also be asked to produce a project aspart of the course requirement.

Final award

Foundation in Life Sciences


The aim of the course is to gather people froma range of backgrounds and equip them forprogression into the following Life SciencesDegree courses: BSc Animal Biology andConservation, BSc Biology, BSc BiomedicalScience, BSc Environmental Sciences, BSc Human Biology, BSc Biological Sciences,BSc Nutrition, BSc Sports Science, Bachelor of Medical Science in Medical Science, BSc Environmental Sciences, BSc Sport andExercise Science.

FOUNDATION

LIFE SCIENCES Are you keen to study a life science degree, but do not have the required entry

qualifications, or had a break from education and want to refresh your science skills?


COURSE DURATION1 year, full-time (first year of a four year science degree course with Oxford Brookes University within theFaculty of Health and Life Sciences)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must be a minimum of 18 years ofage and have completed 2 years post 16study at A Level or equivalent. In addition,you must have 5 GCSEs (grades A-C )including English, Maths and a sciencesubject (or equivalent). Studentseducated in a language other thanEnglish need English language at IELTSlevel 6 in reading and writing. You mustapply through UCAS - UCAS Code C101.




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In addition to using the Collegefacilities, you will also be enrolled as a student at the University and beentitled to access their library,computer banks and sports facilities

You must be over 19 and have few formalqualifications but want to go onto study aHealth Care degree or diploma coursewithin Higher Education.

You will need a grade C in either EnglishLanguage or Maths and pass anassessment at interview. You will be giventutorial guidance to support your universityapplication. Although you are not in collegeevery day you will be expected to spend atleast two days a week on private study inaddition to your days in college.

What will I study?

• Human Biology• Psychological and Sociological Aspectsof Health Care and Chemistry

You will also develop transferable skills andcomplete a project. You will also need toenrol on a GCSE maths or EnglishLanguage course if you do not already have a grade C.

Final award

Access to Higher Education Diploma inNursing and Health Care Professions


Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing,Midwifery, Social Work, Physiotherapy andParamedic Science.


NURSING AND HEALTH CAREPROFESSIONS This course is offered full-time, with students going on to study a range of

Health Care related degrees.


COURSE DURATION1 year, full-time/2.5 days

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must be 19 or over, have few formalqualifications but want to go on to studyin Higher Education.

It is essential that you have completedrelevant work experience prior to startingthe course.

You will also need a grade C in eitherEnglish or Maths.

LOCATIONWitney Campus

COSTThe latest course costs are available on the college website at abingdon-witney.ac.uk


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Performance & Production courses atAbingdon & Witney College have anoutstanding reputation and past students havegone on to train at RADA, GSA, Urdang andBristol Old Vic, to name just a few.

We are great at ensuring you progress beyondyour own expectations, apply to the rightplaces and have the confidence and skills toprepare auditions that will stand you out fromthe crowd. Our tutors will guide you throughthe audition processes at different Drama UKaccredited drama schools and will offer youindependent advice on finding the right course.To provide you with the necessary tools toprepare for drama school auditions and buildcore ‘triple-threat’ technical skills you will covermodules such as; Voice, Physical Acting,Contextual Studies, Dance, Mock Auditionsand Critical & Reflective Practice.

Your experience and development will beunderpinned by regular one to one tutorials.Guest speakers and lecturers will offer talksand workshops about your next steps and thecurrent course team are excellent, dynamicperforming arts teachers with West-Endexperience.

What will I study?

Students will have the opportunity to performfinal performance projects in our industry-standard theatre. TV/film work, recordings inour professional music technology suites andinnovative community and education projectswill ensure that you have all of the tools todevelop your career in the performing arts. You will attend one day a week plus someintensive full-time weeks for rehearsals and shows.

Final award

Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts


Students can progress on to further study.Possible careers include Actor, Dancer, MusicalTheatre, Entertainer, Director, Stage Manager.

HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

PERFORMING ARTS Not ready to head straight to drama school? Need some time to make sure you apply to the right university? Have the talent but need to hone your audition skills? This one-year course is for you.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will be qualified to full Level 3 with aDiploma or Extended Diploma, or AS or A-Levels. We will accept applications fromthose without a full Level 3 qualification ifover 21 years of age and whodemonstrate exceptional, raw talent at theinterview/audition process.You will have English GCSE at Grade C orabove or a L2 functional skills.

Please bear in mind that if you areplanning to progress to drama school oruniversity after the Higher NationalCertificate, you may need to have thenecessary qualifications to meet theirspecific entry requirements.


COST£2,000 (TBC)


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You will increase your knowledge andconfidence in a range of subject areas andhave the opportunity to learn and practice thestudy skills you will need to succeed when you move on to a foundation degree or degree course.

This course is recognised as an entryqualification for many university courses and isparticularly suitable for those who have non-traditional educational backgrounds or who arereturning to study after a lengthy break.

What will I study?

Students will study Biology, Sociology andPsychology.

You will also study

Information Technology; GCSE

English or Maths (if you do not already have both at GCSE grade C, O-Level or equivalent), and the academic skillsneeded for effective study.

Throughout the course you will be given tutorialguidance to support you in making youruniversity application and in coping with thedemands of the Access programme.

Final award

Access to Higher Education Diploma inScience combined with Social Sciences


Students go on to study a wide range ofsubjects at university including Nursing,Psychology, Health Care, Teaching, Socialwork and Biological Sciences.

This course is recognised as an entry qualification for many universitycourses and is particularly suitable for those who have non-traditionaleducational backgrounds or who are returning to study after a lengthy break.


SCIENCE COMBINED WITHSOCIAL SCIENCESThe Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Combined Sciences and Social

Sciences) provides the broad based experience and knowledge you will need to enter

a range of Higher Education courses in the humanities or science professions. These

qualifications could include nursing, psychology, health care, teaching, social work

and biological sciences.


COURSE DURATION1 year/2.5 days

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must be 19 or over, have few formalqualifications but want to go on to studyin Higher Education. An interview isrequired. A grade C in English or Maths atGCSE or equivalent is essential.Gaining valuable work experience andexploring your university options prior tointerview is highly recommended.




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PROFESSIONAL COURSESInternationally recognised, professionalaccredited courses in areas such asaccountancy or human resources thatsupport application for membership ofprofessional bodies and help you to fasttrack your career.

Professional courses

ACCOUNTING, LEVELS 2,3 & 4 AAT Certificate and Diploma 30

BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTSC&G Levels 1 and 2 31

COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTS Sage 32

NETWORK ASSOCIATE COVE SEMESTER 1 CISCO Certified 33

COACHINGLevel 3 ILM Certificate 34

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Level 3 Award (Previously PTLLS) 35

Level 5 Award (Previously DTLLS) 35

HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICE Level 3 Diploma 36

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Level 5 Certificate 37

Level 5 Diploma 38

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Level 3 ILM Certificate 39


These qualifications open doors to charteredaccountancy, university, being self-employedand many other options.

What will I study?

Level 2 covers a range of basic accountingpractices and techniques, from costing anddouble-entry bookkeeping. Level 3 follows onand introduces you to more complexaccounting tasks, such as maintaining costaccounting records and the preparation ofreports and returns. The final level, Level 4,covers higher level accounting tasks, includingdrafting financial statements, managingbudgets and evaluating financial performance.You will also have the opportunity to specialisein areas from personal tax to credit control.

Final award

AAT Certificate/Diploma in Accounting


On successful completion of the coursestudents can progress to ACCA (Association ofChartered Certified Accountants), apply touniversity or further progress their career inaccounting and finance.

AAT CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA – LEVELS 2,3 & 4

ACCOUNTINGThe internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

qualification enables those working in accounting to gain knowledge, practical

experience and certification.


COURSE DURATIONLevel Full-time Part-timeL2 13 weeks (Sept – Dec) 1 yearL3 22 weeks (Jan – July) 1 yearL4 1 year

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThese courses are aimed at 19+ students,who may already be in accountancybased job roles. Learners will have goodliteracy and numeracy skills. Entry issubject to an interview and onlineassessment.




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“Having been made redundant Iwas looking for a change of careerand a new challenge. I discoveredthe AAT courses at Abingdon andWitney College and havingsuccessfully completed the Level 2and 3 AAT, I am now studyingtowards my Level 4 Diploma. Ican’t believe how much I havelearnt in such a short period of timeand this is thanks to the staffsupport as well as personal study.

I am so pleased that I decided tostudy for my AAT qualifications atAbingdon and Witney College. I have met some great people andwe all support and help each otherto learn – whether old or young! I am now putting this newknowledge into practice as I have ajob in an accounts department andso I am furthering my skills."

Sarah Duce – AAT Level 4

COURSE DURATION10 weeks, part-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo formal qualifications are needed butfamiliarity with a computer keyboard andbasic numeracy skills are required.Knowledge of basic book-keeping wouldbe an advantage.


COSTThe latest course costs are available on the college website at abingdon-witney.ac.ukFees include materials and exam.


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level 1

BOOKKEEPINGCOURSE DURATION10 weeks, part-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo previous qualifications are needed.


COSTThe latest course costs are available on the college website at abingdon-witney.ac.ukExam fees are included.


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LEVEL 2

BOOKKEEPING

The aim of this 10 week course is to

provide an introduction to bookkeeping

practices and the processing of the

source documents that underpin

accurate record keeping.

In the context of a simple sole trader business,you will learn how to: • Complete, check and process documentssuch as invoices and credit notes

• Record cash and credit transactions inbooks of original entry

• Complete ledger postings• Prepare a Trial Balance and BankReconciliation Statement

Final award

C&G Level 1 Bookkeeping and Accounts

The aim of this course is to further develop

the introductory bookkeeping practices and

processes studied at Level 1.

Students enrolling for this course need to alreadyhave a good knowledge of double-entrybookkeeping. Successful candidates at Level 2may wish to progress to AAT Level 3 Diploma inAccounting.

You will take the City & Guilds Level 2examination which lasts 2 hours (plus 5 minutesreading time) at the end of the course. Exam feesare included.

What will I study?

Areas covered include:• Preparing ledger and control accounts• Correcting errors• Understanding capital and revenueexpenditure

• Depreciation• End of year adjustments• Trial balance

Final award

C&G Level 2 Bookkeeping and Accounts

Students enrolling for this course need to already have a good knowledge ofdouble-entry bookkeeping.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo formal qualifications are needed butfamiliarity with a computer keyboard andbasic numeracy skills are required.Knowledge of basic bookkeeping wouldbe an advantage.




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This course is aimed at those wishing to

establish and maintain computerised

bookkeeping accounts.

What will I study?

The aim of the qualification is to enablelearners to carry out every day operationalaspects of computerised accounts. These will include:• Create new accounts in the purchase, salesand nominal ledgers

• How to post invoices, credit notes,payments and receipts to the ledgers

• How to produce various managementreports including a trial balance and activity reports

• Processing accounting transactions• Producing customer and supplierdocumentation

• Producing reports such as aged creditoranalysis and sales day book summaries formanagement purposes

• Processing a wages journal and dealingwith discounts

This qualification is assessed by a 2 hour question paper, which will be externally marked.

Final award

SAGE Level 2 Computerised Accounts

Sage

Computerised Accountancy


CISCO CERTIFIED

NETWORK ASSOCIATE The first of 4 semesters covering the full CISCO CCNA. This course is lab basedproviding hands-on experience working with the Cisco lab equipment.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry is subject to an interview


COST£245

APPLICATIONTelephone Abingdon Campus on 01235 555585, or Witney Campus on 01993 703464 or [email protected]


The course is for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in designing, specifying,installing and supporting the infrastructure ofcomputer networks. The focus of this course isthe implementation and mechanics ofcomputer networks.

This qualification is assessed via online CISCOset tests and a practical assessment. You willneed access to the internet for home study.

What will I study?

The CCNA curriculum covers the basics of:• Computer networking• LAN technologies (including Ethernet,cabling, VLANs and switch configuration)

• WAN technologies (PPP, ISDN and Frame Relay)

• LAN and WAN design• TCP/IP operation• IP addressing and subnetting• IP routing• Access lists• Basic troubleshooting and networkmanagement as well as using Cisco’s IOSoperating system

This qualification is assessed viaonline CISCO set tests and apractical assessment. You will needaccess to the internet for home study.


What will I study?

Students will be able to learn about coachingand mentoring as powerful development toolsand develop their understanding of the role and responsibilities of an effective coach and mentor.

Within the course, you will explore differentcoaching and mentoring models and developpractical skills, tools and techniques to supportthese models.

You will be able to put your new skills intopractice by carrying out supervised coachingand mentoring sessions and analyse, assessand plan to improve your own mentoring ability.

Final award

ILM Certificate in Coaching


Management roles in all sectors.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSSubject to an interview




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LEVEL 3 ILM CERTIFICATE

COACHING This qualification is designed for junior managers seeking to gain the skills,

knowledge and confidence to coach and mentor people as part of their normal role.

It is also the ideal starting point for a career in coaching and mentoring.


What will I study?

The course covers the theory and practise ofteaching and learning. Modules for the courseare spread over 2 years and include:• Teaching, learning and assessment ineducation and training

• Developing, using and organising resourcesin a specialist area

• Managing behaviours in a learningenvironment

• Theories, principles and models ineducation and training

• Developing teaching, learning andassessment in education and training

• Wider professional practice anddevelopment in education and training

• Equality and diversity• Preparing for the personal tutoring role• Action learning to support development ofspecific pedagogy

Final award

Diploma in Education and Training


Lecturer, trainer.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSLevel 3 PTLLS, Level 3 Award in Educationand Training or equivalent. Numeracy andLiteracy skills at Level 2, GCSE C grade orabove in English and Maths.Access to 100 hours of teaching.Satisfactory completion of an interview is required.




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EDUCATION AND TRAINING This qualification is for candidates who work, or want to work, as teachers/trainers in the further education and skills sector.

This is an award for anyone wishing to enterteaching or training in the lifelong learningsector. This award is an introduction forteachers and trainers working in work-basedlearning and community based learning as wellas those in teaching and training in furthereducation colleges.

What will I study?

The course consists of the following three units.

Unit 1: Roles, responsibilities and relationshipsin the lifelong learning sector.

Unit 2: Understanding and using inclusivelearning and teaching in lifelong learning.

Unit 3: Understanding the principles andpractices of assessment.

The course is assessed through a variety ofmethods including written assignment workand microteach practice within class time.Evidence is gathered together to form aportfolio at the end of the course.

Final award

Award in Education and Training


Lecturer, trainer. Students can also progressonto the Level 5 award in Education andTraining (previously DTLLS)


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSApplicants must be at least 19 years old.There are no formal entry requirements, butapplicants must demonstrate that they havethe literacy and numeracy skills to enablethem to teach in the sector. Applicants whodo not currently have evidence of Level 2skills in literacy and numeracy will be able totake a short skills test to assess theirsuitability for this course. Those wishing toprogress further may require evidence ofLevel 3 vocational skills in their chosenteaching area. Applicants will be interviewedprior to acceptance on the course.




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EDUCATION AND TRAINING This course is designed for those who already work, or who wish to work, as

teachers/trainers in the lifelong learning sector.


What will I study?

There are 8 modules covering all aspects of HR in a business context. These include:• Recruitment• Training• Change Management• HR data• Employment Law• Performance Management

Assessment takes place throughout thecourse. Each module will have an assignmentwhich could include writing a report, carryingout a presentation, working on a case study or some form of role play, either individually or in groups.

Students should allow themselves time tostudy outside of the course. The amount mayvary depending upon the ability of the student,previous knowledge and speed of working.Homework will be set weekly.

Final award

Diploma in Human Resource Practice


Having successfully completed the course andgained the necessary knowledge neededstudents may apply for Associate membershipby demonstrating evidence of putting theirlearning into practice, allowing them to becomeAssociate Members of the CIPD (Assoc CIPD.)

COURSE DURATION1 year, part-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry is subject to interview. No previousexperience is required but someexperience working in an HR or customerservice position will be helpful. Thiscourse is only available for 19+ learners.




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LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

HUMAN RESOURCE Practice The Diploma in Human Resource Practice is a Level 3 course licensed by the CIPD

and provides those successful students with the knowledge requirement necessary

for Associate Membership of the CIPD.

“I decided to take the coursebecause even though I have alwaysworked in Customer Service andmanaged people, I only moved intoa formal H.R. role this year. Iwanted to take a course that wouldgive me practical knowledge that I could apply to the workplace butone that is also widely recognised.

I am finding the coursereally useful and I amalready makingchanges at work as Ibuild my confidence. It is also great to work

with a tutor that has so many yearspractical experience of H.R. at asenior level.”

Alison Rennie – Level 3 Diploma inHuman Resource PRACTICE



CIPD Intermediate level certificates anddiplomas also provide the underpinningknowledge towards Associate (Assoc CIPD)professional membership.

What will I study?

You will study 8 modules covering a broadrange of HR within a business context. Theseinclude:• Developing Professional Practice• Improving Organisation Performance• Using Information in HR and HumanResource Development

Throughout the course you will put together aportfolio of coursework including writtenreports, case study work and reflection.

The course consists of 160 taught hours andstudents should allow themselves the sameamount of time to study outside of the course.

Final award

Certificate in Human ResourceManagement


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis is an ideal progression route from the Level 3 Diploma in Human ResourcePractice and ideally, students shouldpossess 3 to 5 years’ experience in arelated role. Entry is subject to interview.Students must also join the CIPD as astudying member.




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LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE

HUMAN RESOURCEMANAGEMENTThe Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource (HR) Management will give you a

broader perspective of the organisational issues facing HR professionals and enable

you to develop effective analytical and problem solving issues.

Throughout the course you will put together coursework including writtenreports, case study work and reflection.




ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis is an ideal progression route from the Level 3 Diploma in Human ResourcePractice and ideally, students shouldpossess 3 to 5 years experience in arelated role. Entry is subject to interview.Students must also join CIPD as astudying member.




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LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA

HUMAN RESOURCEMANAGEMENT This course in Human Resource (HR) Management gives you the opportunity todevelop your professional HR knowledge after studying a CIPD Foundation Levelqualification or an intermediate level certificate. This course provides the opportunityfor you to further develop your HR career at management level.

The CIPD Intermediate level certificates anddiplomas also provide the underpinningknowledge towards Associate (Assoc CIPD)professional membership.

What will I study?

You will study 9 modules covering a broadrange of Human Resources Managementissues within a business context. Theseinclude:• Developing Professional Practice• Business Issues• The context of Human Resources, using information in HR and Managing and Coordinating the Human Resources Function

Throughout the course, you will put together aportfolio of coursework including writtenreports, case study work and reflection.

Final award

Diploma in Human ResourceManagement



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo formal qualifications are required, butstudents need to have a reasonable levelof literacy and numeracy skills. Studentsmay find it useful to discuss the course byphone or email with the course leaderbefore enrolling.




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LEVEL 3 ILM CERTIFICATE

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT This course is designed for both managers and team leaders who are newly

promoted, or those who are aiming for a managerial position in the near future.

This qualification is highly regarded and hasbecome something of an industry standard forsupervisory management. The course is livelyand links all aspects of management theory tothe students workplace. The course has beenrun for many years and has been commendedby the ILM.

This course attracts students from a widerange of organisations, including many whohave not studied for a number of years andsome who have higher level qualifications inother subjects. The ILM qualification isnationally recognised and many employersrequire ILM membership from their supervisors.

What will I study?

The course is assessed by using a combinationof assignments and a work based project.

The course includes these topic areas:• Understanding Change• Planning Change• Time Management• Leadership• Motivation Planning work• Problem Solving• Influencing Others

The modules will be assessed by assignmentsand a change management report. Studentswill be required to spend some time completingassignments and their project outside College.This will vary according to individual needs,and coursework deadlines.

Final award

Level 3 ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management

The course is lively and links allaspects of management theory tothe students workplace.




NEW LEVEL 5 ILM DIPLOMA

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Who are these qualifications for?

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership andManagement is designed for practising middlemanagers, helping them to develop their skillsand experience, improve performance andprepare for senior management responsibilities.

Students on this course will benefit fromlearning core management techniques to drivebetter results, provide strategic leadership aswell as day to day management and developtheir ability to lead, motivate and inspire. Employers will benefit from having employees who think strategically and fosterbusiness improvement.

What will I study?

• Understanding the OrganisationalEnvironment

• Understanding Organisational Culture and Ethics

• Making Professional Presentations• Understanding the Skills, Principles andPractice of Effective Management Coachingand Mentoring

• Becoming an Effective Leader• Managing Improvement• Using Quantitative Methods to SolveManagement Problems

• Motivating People in the Workplace• Understanding Financial Management• Understanding the Management Role toImprove Management Performance

Final Award

Level 5 ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management


Students on this course will benefit fromlearning core management techniques to drivebetter results, provide strategic leadership aswell as day to day management and developtheir ability to lead, motivate and inspire. Employers will benefit from having employers who think strategically and fosterbusiness improvement.

COURSE DURATION1 year, part time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis is an ideal progression route from the Level 3 ILM Certificate in Leadershipand Management.




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Increased customer satisfaction:

A motivated and competent workforce willenable your business to deliver; they are,without question, the most significant elementof your success. Abingdon and Witney Collegewill work with you to develop staff, grow theirconfidence and feed that back into theperformance of your business.

Greater staff motivation:

Staff who understand your objectives andsupport the ethos you believe in will putcustomer satisfaction first and deliver qualitywork that drives your business forwards.Motivated teams are more flexible and achievehigher levels of productivity. Training improvesstaff motivation and demonstrates yourcommitment to the continual improvement ofyour business.

Improved and demonstrable staff

competence:

Employees who are competent and work in theway you want are invaluable. Their ability todeliver well in their job role makes a significantcontribution to the success of your business.Our higher education courses enable youremployees to acquire the skills they need totake on higher levels of responsibility withinyour organisation and give the students theknowledge and confidence they need to do this effectively.

Abingdon and Witney College has a long trackrecord of working with employers to provideinnovative training solutions to improvebusiness performance. Our higher educationportfolio is only one part of our training offer tobusinesses. If you would like to discuss otherprofessional courses or training anddevelopment opportunities, please call and askto speak to one of our training advisors.


Information for employers

Need Advice?Our professionally qualified careers

advisers can help if you need advice

about choosing courses or applying.

To book an appointment please

contact Marija Murthwaite 01235 216308

(Abingdon) or Euan McCall

01993 208104 (Witney).

How to apply• Find out more about courses and careeroptions by attending open events andlooking online at the University andColleges Admissions Service –www.ucas.com andwww.prospects.ac.uk – a websiteoffering careers advice for graduates.

• The UCAS website contains lots ofadvice on how to make an application.When you are ready, click on the ‘apply’button and register as an independentapplicant (unless you are applyingthrough a school or college). If they applythis way they will need the school orcollege buzz word.

• The personal statement is a vital part ofthe process as it gives you the chance tosell yourself and give an insight into yourexperience, skills and passion for thecourse. It is worth writing drafts of thestatement and getting feedback tomaximise your application.

• The UCAS application requires a widerange of information includingeducational qualifications, coursechoices, work history and your personalstatement. Once you have gathered allthe information the form is fairlystraightforward to complete.

• There is a help feature at the top of each page that will guide you through the process.

• The form can be saved and closed at anytime, returning to it at your convenience.

• In the Personal Details section you canselect how you are paying for your

course. Many students applying forstudent loans will select option 2 – UK,ChI, loM or EU student finance services.

• Those being funded through otheravenues will need to consider thedifferent options e.g. 01 private financeor 90 other source.

• Students can apply for student loansfrom February online atwww.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login. Learners need to complete theirapplication by 30 May of the year theyare planning to start their highereducation course. For example, studentswill need to submit their application by30 May 2016 if their course starts inSeptember 2016.

• The application fee for one course is £12 and £23 for 2-5 courses. The feeneeds to be paid online before theapplication is accepted.

• The official UCAS deadline is 15 Januaryof the year you wish to start study (e.g.15 January 2016, for a September 2016start). However, if you apply by 30 Juneof that same year, your application willstill be sent through to the universities toconsider. Applications after this date gointo ‘clearing’, where students can applyand be considered for remaining placesfrom A-Level results day in August.

For those students who miss the UCAS

deadline of 30 June, it is still possible to

apply to study on an Honours or

Foundation Degree. Simply download an

application form from the College

website and submit.

APPLYING FOR PART TIMEFOUNDATION DEGREES:• Go direct to abingdon-witney.ac.uk

and download the part-time

application form which can be

downloaded from the College website.

• If you cannot access our website,

please visit the College in person or

call 01235 555585. An application pack

will be posted to you which you should

complete and return to the address on

the back of this prospectus.

Enrolling for Professional courses• Go direct to abingdon-witney.ac.uk

and download the part-time enrolment

form which can be found under Part

Time Courses.

• If you cannot access our website,

please visit the College in person or

call 01235 555585. An enrolment pack

will be posted to you. Complete the

form and return to the address on the

back of this prospectus.

42 Abingdon 01235 555 585 | Witney 01993 703 464 | [email protected]

APPLYING FOR FULL TIME HONOURS AND FOUNDATION DEGREES:

43Abingdon 01235 555 585 | Witney 01993 703 464 | [email protected]

What are the entry requirements?

These vary from course to course. Please seethe detail contained within this guide or look onour website for further information. If you donot have traditional qualifications such as A Levels or BTECs, then do not worry – we canstill help. Our Access course provide an idealroute for people who have not studied forsome time or for people who have non-traditional educational backgrounds. Give us a call to discuss your options.

When do our courses start?

Most courses start in September each year,however some courses do start in January.Other courses run throughout the year andhave multiple start dates. Visit our website forup to date information about the latest startdates for the course you are interested in.

What is the cost and when do I need

to pay?

The cost of Higher Education qualificationsvary depending on which course you areinterested in.

The cost of Foundation Degrees is usually£6,000, whilst the cost of Honours Degrees in2015/16 is up to £9,000 per annum for full-timestudy. You can apply for a tuition fee loan tospread the cost of the fees for these courses.You will only need to repay this loan when youare earning more than £21,000 per year andonce you have finished your course. You onlypay back a percentage of your earnings above£21,000 per year which can work out to be avery affordable way to take a higher educationcourse. For example, if you earn £25,000 peryear your repayments will work out atapproximately £30 per month. If you never earnenough to repay your loan it will be written offafter 30 years.

The cost of professional courses variesconsiderably depending on the length of thecourse. Many of these cost considerably lessthan a Foundation Degree. Further details canbe found on our website.

Many students receive financial assistance orsponsorship from their employers. If a courseis related to your job role then you could askyour employer if they are willing to contributetowards your fees.

Disabled Students’ Allowance

If you are studying for a higher educationcourse and have a disability or learningdifficulty then you may be eligible for fundingsupport. This allowance is to cover additionalcosts which you may incur because of yourdisability, for example, provision of equipmentsuch as a computer. Call our student supportteam to find out more.

Am I a student of Oxford Brookes

University too?

If you are studying a Foundation Degree orHonours Degree delivered in partnership with Oxford Brookes University then yes, youare a student of theirs, too. You will have fullaccess to all of their facilities and yourgraduation ceremony will take place there. If you need to, you can even apply for a placein their halls of residence.

How much time do I need to study?

Again, this depends on the course you arestudying but all courses require you to study in your own time as well as attendingclassroom sessions. For most courses you willneed to put aside 10-15 hours per week forprivate study.

What support will you provide?

Abingdon and Witney College provides a widerange of support facilities and have experts onhand to help learners. Many of the coursescontain study skills support units and thefriendly student support team are alwaysavailable to help with financial or welfareworries. Individual learning support is availablefor those who need it.

Do I need to be in work to take one of

your higher education qualifications?

Not necessarily. For some courses, though,this is essential as your studies will build onyour day to day job role and help you to applytheoretical learning back into the workplace.Further detail can be found within the coursedescriptions in this guide.

What can I do next?

You could progress on to a higher level courseor take additional professional qualifications.Whatever you choose to do, your highereducation qualification will provide you withincreased confidence and knowledge in yoursubject of choice and still significantly helpyour career prospects.

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Abingdon and Witney Collegeprovides a wide range of supportfacilities and have experts on hand to help learners.

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