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2 Study Higher Education on your doorstep at a fraction of the cost of going to university with one of our HNC, HND or Foundation Degree courses. Enrolment Days Sept 2016 Thursday 1 2-8pm Whether you re progressing to a university level course as the next step in your education, are returning to learning, or would like to further your existing career, the Boston College University Centre provides a relaxed, adult environment that s perfect for your Higher Education studies! Come and find out for yourself at one of our Open Events listed below. BOSTON OPEN EVENTS Sept 2016 Thursday 8 5-7pm Feb 2016 Thursday pm June 2016 Saturday 25 check website CAN T MAKE IT? If you would like to arrange a visit on an alternative day, please just give us a call on: WHY CHOOSE BOSTON COLLEGE Most of our course fees are SIGNIFICANTLY LESS than those of universities. Tuition fee loans are available this means there are NO UPFRONT FEES, and NO REPAYMENTS until you are earning more than 21,000 PER YEAR. SMALL CLASS SIZES ENABLE TUTORS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT. ON-SITE NURSERY FACILITIES SO YOU CAN STUDY WITH US IF YOU HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN. like us follow us watch us TOP PERFORMING COLLEGE IN #1 LINCOLNSHIRE Attend College Just 1or 2 Days a week You can live at home whilst you study, reducing your living costs. Study in an adult environment within our University Centre. The College s Higher Education provision was reviewed by the Quality Assurance Agency in 2014 which found that it met UK standards in all respects. The reviewers noted many areas of good practice, including the high quality of teaching and learning and the approachability of staff. Explore more online to find out lots about life at Boston College. 2 /3

3 DEDICATED UNIVERSITY CENTRE For the use of our Higher Education students and equipped with brand new IT facilities. FACILITIES View LOTS more photos and videos on the Campuses and Facilities page on our website, or better still come and have a look for yourself at one of our open events see page 2 for dates. ENTERPRISE ZONE Experience enterprise and develop your skills to enhance your employability and gain vital knowledge to help you set up your own business. THE LIBRARY Newly built with a full reading list of books for all courses, access to over 300 journals and a quiet study room. REBECCA BISBY, 25 Teaching I want to be a primary school teacher and by studying the Foundation Degree, I can study locally one afternoon a week, and still work in a school to get hands-on experience. PAUL RAVEN, 23 Teaching Boston College really did make me! It has given me the opportunity to study my teaching qualifications alongside working as a Sport Lecturer which has given me a brilliant insight into the profession. Next year I m hoping to start a Masters in Strength and Conditioning. Student Success and Progression... 4 /5 SAM NEWSOM MUSIC CENTRE Home of our professional facilities for music production, recording, creation and performance. SCIENCE LABS Modern, fully equipped labs for practical scientific techniques. MARK ELLIOTT, 41 Computing As a family man and having never studied computing before, I was apprehensive about enrolling on the university level course, but I successfully passed my course and secured a new job! Stay near, go far, pay less! Successful completion of our courses could see you progress to full Degree top-ups, Postgraduate Degrees, Teacher Training, or improve your job opportunities to go straight into employment - with the potential to achieve higher earnings. ENGINEERING WORKSHOP Learn design, manufacturing and production skills using modern engineering tools and equipment in our professional, industry standard workshop. PETER PAINE PERFORMANCE CENTRE With updated facilities including a dance studio, gym, sports field, sports hall, multi-use games area, Astroturf and changing rooms, students are offered a real working environment in which to study. STEVE ROSS, 32 Teaching Doing the Foundation Degree at College allowed me to change my career without going away to university. As part of the course I worked at a primary school in the daytime and attended College one evening a week, which fitted in with my family life.

4 6 /7 COMPUTING SCIENCE SPORT Course information, fees and entry requirements Please refer to our website for the full course information, including: what you will study, entry requirements and progression opportunities. HOW TO APPLY see page 10 Duration Location Fees EARLY YEARS ENGINEERING BUSINESS Business HNC Level 4 1 or 2 years Boston and Spalding 4500 Business HND Level 5 1 or 2 years Boston 4500 COMPUTING Computing and Systems Development HNC Level 4 1 or 2 years Boston 4950 Computing and Systems Development HND Level 5 1 year Boston 4950 TRAVEL AND TOURISM TEACHING EARLY YEARS Applied Studies (Early Childhood) Foundation Degree Level 4 and 5 Awarded by Bishop Grosseteste University 2 years Boston 5950 ENGINEERING Engineering HNC Level 4* 1 or 2 years Boston 4950 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Health and Social Care HNC Level 4 1 year Boston 4500 Health and Social Care HND Level 5 1 year Boston 4500 MUSIC Music HNC Level 4 1 year Boston 4950 Music HND Level 5 1 year Boston 4950 COURSES PERFORMING ARTS HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BUSINESS MUSIC PERFORMING ARTS SCIENCE SPORT TEACHING TRAVEL AND TOURISM Performing Arts HNC Level 4 1 year Boston 4950 Performing Arts HND Level 5 1 year Boston 4950 Applied Biology HNC Level 4 1 year Boston 4950 Applied Biology HND Level 5 1 year Boston 4950 Sport and Exercise Sciences HNC Level 4 1 year Boston 4950 Sport and Exercise Sciences HND Level 5 1 year Boston 4950 Applied Studies (Learning Support) Foundation Degree Level 4 and 5 Awarded by Bishop Grosseteste University 2 years Boston 5950 Travel and Tourism Management HNC Level 4 1 or 2 years Boston 4500 Travel and Tourism Management HND Level 5 1 or 2 years Boston 4500 *Course subject to validation

5 LIFE ON CAMPUS SWIMMING POOL FREE swimming for Boston College students, Monday to Friday at the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex. SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM At our sports facility in Boston, Peter Paine Performance Centre, you ll find 4 football pitches, a gym, badminton, table tennis, basketball, indoor cricket, 5-a-side football facilities, a dance studio, a sports hall, an outdoor multi-use games area and Astroturf. LEARNER SERVICES There is a huge range of support services available at Boston College to give you the best advice and guidance throughout your course, including: Learner Support Officers, an Inclusive Learning Team, a Student Finance Officer and Counsellors. Visit the Students page on our website to read more about the Learner Services Team and the support available. You can contact the team on If you have a question just ask! 8 /9 HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY SALON Get your nails done or a new hair style without breaking the bank in our on-site salon that s open to the general public. To book an appointment just pop in to the salon on the 2nd floor in the Rochford building or call HALLS OF RESIDENCE There are 124 single study bedrooms, with a choice of self-catering or catered accommodation. There is secure on-site parking during the night and booking options are flexible so you can book one night or one year, depending on your needs. Rates start from 15 per night. For more information please Sue Hill, Accommodation Officer, sue-h@boston.ac.uk HUNGRY? THIRSTY? The University Centre has its own coffee shop serving drinks, snacks and light lunches, or head down to the Rochford building where you ll find a diner, deli, food court, coffee shop and fine-dining restaurant all offering plenty of choice for study fuel! THE CAREERS TEAM Award Winning Careers Advice We provide a FREE, impartial, award winning careers service that is available to prospective or current students, and the general public too. Our Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) trained advisers are available by appointment, just call our information line on to make an appointment.

6 10 /11 There is an array of financial support for students studying Higher Education. Visit our website or talk to our Learner Services Team for information on: Tuition fees Tuition fee loans Maintenance loans Disabled Students Allowance Adult Dependants Grant Parents Learning Allowance Childcare Grant To apply for a course, simply submit an application form. You can do this in one of the following ways: Apply online at Contact our information line on to request an application form to be sent in the post. BOSTON COLLEGE Rochford Campus Skirbeck Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 6JF T F E. info@boston.ac.uk Sat Nav Postcode: PE21 6DA SAM NEWSOM MUSIC CENTRE 28 South Street Boston Lincolnshire PE21 6HT T ext PETER PAINE PERFORMANCE CENTRE Rosebery Avenue Boston Lincolnshire PE21 7QR T For further information regarding financial help available contact Student Finance England. Visit: This course guide can be made available in the following formats: Electronically, Large Font or Audio Guide, enquire by calling Boston College is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from individuals irrespective of racial origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, religious faith or disability. All information in this course guide is believed to be correct at the time of printing, but is subject to change at any time.