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1 INTERNATIONAL COURSE listings 2016

2 PRINCIPAL S WELCOME The Manchester College attracts students from the UK and around the world. We passionately believe in providing you with the best learning experience to ensure you reach your full potential, academically and in your career. As a student you will benefit from the support of outstanding staff with relevant industry experience and excellent resources. As well as the excellent tuition you ll get at the College, you can look forward to spending time in a great city. Manchester has a thriving student scene. With over 90,000 students it has the largest student population in Europe. Our range of over 75 foundation degrees and honours degrees are designed in conjunction with employers to place you on the right path to your rewarding career. Throughout your time with us, you ll be challenged by engaging assessments and live briefs, so you re sure to graduate with excellent employment prospects and skills that will help you stand out in a competitive job market. Last year 91% of graduating students progressed into employment or further study. Manchester is exciting and a great place to live and alongside that we offer you a great place to study and work - so join us and fulfil your potential! Lisa O Loughlin, Principal

3 CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE MANCHESTER COLLEGE 3 ABOUT THE COLLEGE 4 MANCHESTER CAPITAL OF THE NORTH 5 COURSE LISTINGS 6-21 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 6 COMMUNITY PROFESSIONS 8 COMPUTING 10 CREATIVE MEDIA AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS 12 EXERCISE AND SPORT 14 MAKE-UP ARTISTRY AND FASHION 16 PERFORMING ARTS 18 PRE-UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES 20 HOW TO APPLY 22

4 ABOUT THE COLLEGE The Manchester College is one of the largest publically funded Further Education Colleges in the UK. We have campuses located throughout the city of Manchester. Most of our international students are based at one of the city centre campuses providing easy access to the city s excellent shopping opportunities, leisure facilities and transport links. The College s campuses are equipped with modern classrooms, information technology suites and library resource centres. The College s excellent student to staff ratios mean that you ll benefit from individual attention in a small class environment. We work with employers to ensure the content of our courses is relevant to the requirements of industry. This means you ll graduate with a degree that will provide you with the skills you need for a career in your chosen field. All students at The Manchester College have access to Manchester Student Homes, a university and college run housing service for students. They can give you advice on renting a house or flat, or a room in a halls of residence. The International Office can also help you to arrange homestay accommodation with a British family through our partner Hosts International. As an International student at The Manchester College you ll benefit from free membership of the International Society, a society for international and UK students in Manchester and Salford. The society organises trips to places of interest around the UK, classes, activities and cultural events and is a great place to meet other students. 4

5 MANCHESTER - Capital of the North Manchester is widely regarded as the capital of the North of England. It s a vibrant and multicultural city where students from all over the world feel especially welcome due to the diverse communities that have made the city their home. Famous for its music scene, lively nightlife and of course football, the city provides cultural and leisure opportunities to suit all tastes. Manchester s cost of living is relatively low, making it ideal if you re looking to experience all the excitement of a major British city without the London price tag. The large student population in the city means it is easy to find affordable student accommodation. Excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and beyond make it easy to get here and to explore all that the UK has to offer. London in just over two hours away by train, the roman cities of York and Chester are perfect for a daytrip at the weekend. If you would like to get out in to the countryside and experience rural England the Peak District and Lake District national parks are only a short trip away. For travel further afield Manchester Airport offers regular flights to more than 200 destinations around the world.

6 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT real-world experiences are a feature of each of our courses these might include business simulations, national and international field visits and visits from guest speakers 6

7 Business can be as creative, technical and inspiring as it is enterprising. To become a skilled, informed businessperson, you ll need a rich knowledge of the disciplines surrounding your core subject, how industries work together and how people behave. The fascinating theory you ll study complements the leading-edge industry skills you ll gain through the real-world experiences that are a feature of each of our business and management degree courses. These might include work placements, business simulations, national and international field visits and visits from guest speakers. Our business degree courses have a management focus and are suitable for ambitious individuals who aspire to work at a managerial level in their chosen specialism. Several of our degree courses cover international and European markets, as well as the UK. This knowledge can be as important for a business professional based regionally as it is to someone aiming to live and work outside the UK. Whatever your degree specialism, you ll gain insight into both the operational and strategic sides of business. Successful managers and businesspeople know how their organisations and industries work, from their day to day running to their place in the global market. We focus, too, on the ethics and impact of business and management disciplines, for example the effects of tourism on local populations. We believe that our graduates should be equipped to make the right business decisions - for themselves and for the teams and communities they interact with. Business and management is a far-reaching and diverse subject. At The Manchester College, we reflect this breadth and diversity in our business and management degree offer. COURSE TITLE FOUNDATION YEAR IN BUSINESS HND BUSINESS (validated by Edexcel-Pearson) HND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT FD BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTANCY AND MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES FD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FD INTERNATIONAL TRADE STUDIES FD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FDA BUSINESS & HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FDA BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT FDA BUSINESS AND MARKETING FDA EVENTS MANAGEMENT FDA TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT UCAS CODE 401N NN16 NN12 NN15 N820 M6Y6 COURSE TITLE BSC (HONS) ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BSC (HONS) CREATIVE MEDIA MANAGEMENT (TOP-UP) BSC (HONS) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (TOP-UP) BSC (HONS) HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT WITH DEVELOPMENT (TOP-UP) BSC INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (TOP-UP) BSC (HONS) INTERNATIONAL FASHION MARKETING (TOP-UP) BSC (HONS) MARKETING MANAGEMENT (TOP-UP) UCAS CODE PN31 N3N4 N600 N590 N2N5 We also offer the following pre-university programmes which provide a pathway to degree level study: Access to HE Diploma Business & Management BTEC Extended Diploma Business

8 COMMUNITY PROFESSIONS you might study political theory, contemporary child health issues or the relationship between the media and the state 8

9 Our community and care professions degree courses address a broad range of disciplines and prepare our students for a range of careers. Our focus is on developing leadership and problem-solving expertise. The courses are ideal for students with a genuine desire to work for communities, and a drive to understand and communicate ideas and values. Each course involves a high level of academic enquiry into community issues and ideas. You might study political theory, contemporary child health issues or the relationship between the media and the state. Equally, you ll be preparing for professional practice in the public sector, developing your knowledge of issues such as crime, disaster management, child protection or curriculum management which have direct practical applications in industry. Visiting guest speakers can include senior public figures. Most courses include work related learning opportunities often in a public sector organisation, school or nursery. These are an opportunity to develop your skills in a real environment and reflect on real working practices. Critical reflection is important and you may be asked to write a plan of your own areas for improvement. Back in the classroom we emphasise developing strong research skills, paving the way for study at higher levels if desired. COURSE TITLE FD COMMUNITY HEALTH STUDIES FD CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FD EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES FDA PUBLIC SERVICES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE BA (HONS) COUNSELLING (TOP-UP) BA (HONS) EARLY YEARS (TOP-UP) BA (HONS) PUBLIC SERVICES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (TOP-UP) UCAS CODE L430 L231 We also offer the following pre-university programmes which provide a pathway to degree level study: Access to Careers in Social & Community Work Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Access to Law Access to Law & Criminology Access to Medical Health Professions Access to Social Sciences Access to Social Work

10 COMPUTING success in this exciting, complex industry calls for creative thinking, technical flair and the skills to work with people who are working in a vast range of disciplines 10

11 Computing professionals do great things. They create the programming and design that make computer games jump, fly and shoot. They hack into computer networks to see just how far they can get, to test their security. They run businesses. They develop the software that will shape how we live in the future. Success in this exciting, complex industry calls for creative thinking, technical flair and the skills to work with people who are working in a vast range of disciplines. On each of our computing degree courses you can expect to become business aware as well as sharpening the specialised technical skills you ll need to shine in computing careers. Our students have access to the best industry-standard products, for example, CISCO technology and the latest Windows operating systems. You ll also explore human interaction with the technology you specialise in and its business implications. The business-focussed content of our computing degree courses is taught from a management perspective, making the courses ideal for talented students with the ambition to go far in industry. COURSE TITLE FOUNDATION YEAR IN COMPUTING HND COMPUTING AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (validated by Edexcel-Pearson) FDSC COMPUTER ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FDSC COMPUTER ENGINEERING WITH MANAGEMENT FDSC COMPUTER NETWORK ENGINEERING WITH ADMINISTRATION FDSC COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY WITH ETHICAL HACKING FDSC COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FDSC PROGRAMMING, DESIGN FOR GAMES DEVELOPMENT FDSC SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT BSC (HONS) BUSINESS COMPUTING WITH IT (TOP-UP) BSC (HONS) NETWORK ADMINISTRATION WITH CLOUD COMPUTING (TOP-UP) BSC (HONS) NETWORK SECURITY WITH PENETRATION TESTING (TOP-UP) BSC (HONS) SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (TOP-UP) UCAS CODE 105G G420 G550 GH46 G590 I100 N3C8 N2S5 S6D9 We also offer the following pre-university programmes which provide a pathway to degree level study: Access to HE Diploma Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma Engineering

12 CREATIVE MEDIA AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS we are well placed in Greater Manchester to offer you the benefit of working relationships with major broadcasters and media organisations 12

13 Creative industries, increasingly, are looking for talented individuals with multidisciplinary skills. It is no longer enough to specialise in your chosen field; contemporary media professionals need to know their industries inside and out - from conceptualisation to distribution. While our creative media and visual communications degree programmes encourage you to specialise, they won t narrow your options. Whichever course you choose, you ll gain an insight into industry working practices while you develop your specialist skills through project work. Our tutors have close links to industry and are frequently able to source live briefs for student projects. We are well placed in Greater Manchester to offer you the benefit of working relationships with major broadcasters and media organisations. We will encourage you to take ownership of your projects, as a step to becoming a self-sufficient industry professional. While honing your creativity and developing a second nature in working with industry technology, you ll take part in critical analysis of media and the impact and ethics of its use. You ll consider different forms of content and how they are created and distributed. Several courses look at how production and creation are beginning to converge as working practices, both from an analytical point of view and in the practical terms of what it could mean for your future career. COURSE TITLE HND CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE (validated by Edexcel-Pearson) HND CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION (validated by Edexcel-Pearson) FDA 3D MODELLING AND ANIMATION FOR GAMES AND MEDIA FDA BROADCAST PRODUCTION FDA CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE FDA CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICES FDA FILM AND TV PRODUCTION FDA GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ADVERTISING BA (HONS) CREATIVE MEDIA AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION UCAS CODE C4A7 W213 P311 W640 W690 WN2M W281 We also offer the following pre-university programmes which provide a pathway to degree level study: UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design Foundation Studies Access to Professions in English, Writing & Media

14 EXERCISE AND SPORT you ll explore what humans are capable of and what sport is capable of helping them achieve 14

15 On our exercise and sport degree courses, you ll explore what humans are capable of and what sport is capable of helping them to achieve. As you would expect, our exercise and sport courses are largely practical and designed to get you ready for professional practice. This is consolidated by a thorough analysis of the sciences of sport, including physiology, psychology and biomechanics. Sport has wide ranging applications and our graduates go on to exciting careers, working with commercial clients or community populations such as schools. These careers require a structured understanding of the relevant industries and a genuine desire to motivate people to enjoy physical activity and improve their lives through sports. That s why, alongside your practical work, you ll analyse current issues and policy in sport. On our BA degree programmes you will be able to develop the research skills you ll need if you choose to take your studies to master s or PhD level. Strong communication skills are essential to the successful sports professional and you ll have a wealth of opportunities to build your confidence and leadership skills. There are often exciting industry experience opportunities, for example, previous students have taken up coaching placements overseas. On some courses, you ll have the opportunity to work towards additional qualifications alongside your main course, such as professional qualifications in sports coaching. COURSE TITLE FOUNDATION YEAR IN SPORT, HEALTH AND FITNESS FDSC EXERCISE, HEALTH AND FITNESS FDSC SPORT SCIENCE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE FDSC SPORTS COACHING BSC (HONS) SPORTS COACHING AND SCHOOL SPORT (TOP-UP) UCAS CODE N870 C600 CX61 2W14 We also offer the following pre-university programmes which provide a pathway to degree level study: BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport

16 IMAGE COPYRIGHT AILA IMAGES MAKE-UP ARTISTRY AND FASHION as well as the regional demand from Media City, our graduates skills are at a premium worldwide we offer our students national and international visits and training opportunities. 16

17 If you have imagination, aspiration and a willingness to work hard, the right expert training and industry tools could see you launch a successful career in one of our most exciting industries. Our make-up artistry and fashion degree courses are ideal for talented students who aspire to salon management or significant roles in media or fashion. Our course content reflects the technical and creative input of make-up artistry and fashion professionals to their industries. Make-up and fashion professionals don t simply show up and do their bit they contribute to key decisions about projects, often from the very start. Collaboration is vital to each degree course, as it is to industry. Make-up artistry and fashion are national and international industries. As well as the regional demand from Media City, our graduates skills are at a premium worldwide. Reflecting this global industry, we offer our students opportunities for national and international visits and training opportunities. Each course offers regular opportunities for quality industry experience closer to home. Courses are predominantly practical and focussed on project work to prepare you for the ownership of your own work you ll need to take in industry. You ll also take part in critical and cultural analysis around the practical aspects of your course, including socially-related subjects such as age and nutrition. Whichever degree course you enrol on, you ll have access to the very best, very latest materials, tools and firsthand knowledge. COURSE TITLE HND ART AND DESIGN FASHION, COSTUME AND TEXTILES SPECIALISM (validated by Edexcel-Pearson) HND HAIR AND BEAUTY MANAGEMENT (validated by Edexcel-Pearson) FDA FASHION FDA MAKE-UP ARTISTRY FDA SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE-UP ARTISTRY BA (HONS) MAKE-UP ARTISTRY AND EFFECTS UCAS CODE WW43 2W67 W453 3M77 W453 3M67

18 PERFORMING ARTS you ll have access to unparalleled industry-standard studios, technology and performance spaces 18

19 Our performing arts degree courses encompass our professional music degrees and the programmes taught at our world-famous Arden School of Theatre. You ll have access to unparalleled industry-standard studios, technology and performance spaces. Greater Manchester and the north west region have established music, media and theatre industries. Our music scene has taken root and flourished since it put us on the map in the Eighties and Nineties and the city hosts some of the world s biggest acts as well as giving a voice to emerging talent in its many smaller venues. The Media City hub in Salford Quays is home to major broadcasters and the sets of well-loved shows such as Coronation Street. Our city s theatre productions make headlines, and attract some of the most innovative and major talent from across the globe. Our degree courses aim to give you the edge in this rich regional scene but also nationally and internationally, in these global industries. Our performing arts programmes are not just for future performers. Our graduates also go on to significant production and technical roles in music, theatre and television, or set up their own media businesses. Alongside the practical elements of our degree courses we place a strong focus on industry working practices and the additional skills that could give you the edge. COURSE TITLE FDA DANCE AND PERFORMANCE FDA PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE/PRODUCTION FDA THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE FDSC MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIES BA (HONS) ACTING FOR LIVE AND RECORDED MEDIA (validated by Sheffield Hallam University) BA (HONS) DANCE AND PERFORMANCE (TOP-UP) BA (HONS) MUSICAL THEATRE (validated by Sheffield Hallam University) BA (HONS) THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE UCAS CODE W542 WW3J W440 WN38 W410 W411

20 PRE-UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES The Manchester College offers various types of Pre-University Programmes which allow international students to bridge the gap between their secondary schooling in their home country and entry into the UK university system. 20

21 A Levels A Levels are the traditional route in to Higher Education in the UK and the most popular level 3 course with British students who plan to go to university. A Levels are academically demanding and well respected all over the world. Studied over two years, you can choose either three or four subjects; the following subjects are available at the College: Accounting Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computing Creative Writing Economics Electronics English Language English Language and Literature English Literature Environmental Studies Film Studies Further Maths Government and Politics History Law Maths Media Studies Physics Psychology Sociology BTEC BTEC qualifications provide specialist, work-related learning across a range of vocational sectors. The College also offers the following BTEC programmes to international students, all of which allow you to progress on to degree level study in a related subject: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport BTEC Extended Diploma in Business (specialisms available in Finance, Law and Marketing) International Foundation and Access Programmes Access to Higher Education Diplomas are nationally recognised level 3 qualifications, studied over one year. They are accepted by the majority of UK universities for entry in to year 1 of a Bachelor s degree. You will study alongside British students taking the same Access qualification and also study English for Academic Purposes. Most of our Access programmes (those marked * in the list below) are also offered as International Foundation Programmes, which include more extensive English language tuition. The international office will advise you whether you should take an Access programme or an International Foundation Programme based on your current level of English. Access to Business and Law* Access to Business and Management* Access to Careers in Social and Community Work* Access to Combined Sciences* Access to Engineering* Access to Health and Physiotherapy* Access to Humanities and Social Sciences* Access to Law Access to Law and Criminology Access to Medical Health Professions* Access to Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Medical Science Access to Professions in English, Writing and Media Access to Prosthetics and Orthotics Access to Social Sciences* Access to Social Work* *Also available as International Foundation Programme

22 Through a Consultant in your Country In countries where we have local consultants all enquiries and applications must go through those consultants (unless you wish to apply through UCAS for university level programmes). Our consultants will not charge you for making an application to The Manchester College, although there may be charges for additional services that they offer. List of local consultant contacts Country Local Consultant Botswana C. Sharp Associates [email protected] China Study International UK Ltd [email protected] Ghana World Student Advisors [email protected] Hong Kong Da Di Overseas Studies Service Centre [email protected] India Study International UK Ltd [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Iran Behin Rahbord Danesh [email protected] Japan Study International UK Ltd [email protected]; [email protected] Kenya World Student Advisors [email protected] Malaysia Education Consortium (UK) Ltd [email protected] Namibia C. Sharp Associates [email protected] Nigeria Study International UK Ltd [email protected] Nigeria Y2GO Ltd. [email protected] Nigeria World Student Advisors [email protected] Pakistan Education Consortium (UK) Ltd [email protected] Rwanda World Student Advisors [email protected] Tanzania World Student Advisors [email protected] Thailand Study International UK Ltd [email protected] The Gambia World Student Advisors [email protected] Turkey Study International UK Ltd [email protected]; [email protected] UAE Education Consortium (UK) Ltd [email protected] Uganda World Student Advisors [email protected] Direct Applications If we don t have a Consultant in your country the International Office will handle your application. Please go to and follow the instructions for applying. UCAS HOW TO APPLY If you are applying to a number of university courses at different institutions, you might find it easier to use UCAS for your application. Our UCAS code is M10 and a fee is payable to UCAS for this service. Please ask the International Office for more information. 22

23 OUTLINE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Full terms and conditions are available from the internet or on request from the College. They form the basis of the contract between the College and you and you should read and understand them. Accuracy of Information: We make every reasonable effort to ensure that the information we provide to you regarding courses and services provided by the College is accurate at the time of publication. However, we regularly review and update courses and services and these may change before you start your course. We therefore encourage you to contact us to confirm the current situation of information provided to you. Payments and refunds: The College charges a non-refundable application fee of 250, which is taken with your deposit. The remaining 2750 constitutes your deposit payment. Deposits are nonrefundable except in exceptional circumstances. Please note that refusal of a Tier 4 visa application is not automatically considered to be an exceptional circumstance in relation to deposits. It is unlikely that you will have your deposit refunded if your Tier 4 visa application is refused. Before we take payment we will outline the conditions of your offer in a letter. You should read this letter very carefully as this will form part of the contract between us and you. Your statutory rights are not affected by the conditions in this offer letter. The College complies with the distance selling regulations in force in England and students are entitled to a cooling off period after applying for courses of study. All outstanding tuition fees for the current year of study are due on arrival and students cannot be enrolled until all fees are paid. Privacy The Manchester College will only collect, process and store information about you that we have collected from you with your consent. Personal data is not captured or stored through The Manchester College website without your prior consent. Any personal data that you supply to The Manchester College will be held and processed only for the purpose for which it is supplied, which you will be made aware of at the time the data is supplied. We ensure that all personal data is captured, held and processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act We do not accept direct applications from countries in which we have a local office. If you enquire or apply from overseas and we have a local office in your country of residence, your data will be transferred to that office. Local offices will hold and process your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act Your personal data will not be made available to any third party, unless you have consented to this at the time the data is supplied to The Manchester College or this is so permitted by law. When you provide personal data, you will be asked whether you wish to receive any further communication from The Manchester College. Complaints: We encourage applicants and enquirers to contact us with any queries or complaints and you should contact the International Office in the first instance to allow us to resolve your issues. However, if you are still not satisfied, formal complaints can be made in the following ways: By telephone By [email protected]. In writing: Head of Administration, The Manchester College, Openshaw Campus, Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2WH, UK Legal issues All and any agreements or contracts between the College and students from overseas are governed by and constructed in accordance with the law of England and all parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England. 23

24 The Manchester College is committed to equality of opportunity, non-discriminatory practices and supporting individual learners. This information is also available in a range of formats, such as large print, on request HE