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Welcome 4

Five Reasons to Choose Colchester Institute 5

About Counselling, Health and Sport 6

Getting to Know… Our Staff 7

Getting to Know… Our Students 8

Counselling, Health and Sport Courses 9-15

What’s Next? 16

UCAS Tariff 18

Our Courses 19

Counselling, Health and Sport CoursesDiploma of Higher Education Person-Centred Counselling 9

BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies 10

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care 11

BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care 12

HNC/D in Sport (Coaching and Sport Development) 13

Foundation Degree in Management of Sport 14

BA (Hons) in Management of Sport 15

At Colchester Institute we aim to provide all students with a high quality industry related learning experience.

The College is very proud of its well established partnership with the University of Essex. The partnership means that while our students enjoy the highly vocational relevance of our programmes, many will also emerge with a qualification, in most cases a degree, awarded by the University of Essex. We also offer Edexcel HNC and HND programmes in a range of areas.

There are few colleges that offer students fine dining, the chance to have their hair done and nails pampered, browse the on-site art gallery and see some fantastic music concerts all on one campus. The Colne Bistro and Balkerne Restaurant, our fantastic award winning restaurants, are open five days a week and offer delicious, five star meals. We also have three campus refectories and a Starbucks.

The College provides a free gym and students on an Essex degree programme are also entitled to student rate membership of the University of Essex Sports Centre for recreational use. For those interested in art, the Hay Gallery at Colchester Institute and The Minories, located in the town centre, both display work by students and visiting artists. The Swinburne Hall hosts an exciting programme of live professional and student performances throughout the year.

Colchester Institute is set within Britain’s oldest recorded town, a town that exudes history, modern culture and creativity. The thriving university town boasts a population of 160,000 and demonstrates a dynamic and exciting urban lifestyle. Colchester combines tranquillity and peace with the bustle and animation that goes with contemporary living. Studying at Colchester Institute means being only a ten minute walk away from the town centre. The town offers an abundance of shopping facilities, bars, clubs and restaurants.

Colchester Institute offers higher education programmes in:

• Art and Design • Business and Management • Computing • Construction • Counselling, Health and Sport • Early Years and Education • Engineering • Hospitality • Music and Performing Arts



1. TeachingAll courses are delivered by tutors with strong backgrounds in industry and business; many continue to practise in their vocational field. Their professional expertise and academic knowledge is valued by our students. Our students benefit from studying in smaller classes, regular formal and informal feedback on progress, the level of support, and the accessibility of their tutors. Expert speakers are frequently invited to share their specialist knowledge.

2. FacilitiesStudents benefit from an excellent range of specialist resources and facilities, including dance and drama studios, a Cisco networking suite and programming laboratory, onsite and town centre based art galleries and studio space, a well equipped library and resource centre. The brand new Higher Education Centre includes quiet and group study spaces, together with a common room.

3. CampusOur bustling, vibrant campus has a great mix of students and there is always something going on. The three refectories, take away and coffee shops offer plenty of choice throughout the day. You can even enjoy a delicious meal in our award winning restaurants.

Great value treatments are offered in the hair and beauty salons. The Swinburne Hall hosts live performances throughout the year and the Student Services team organises a calendar of events. The gym is open to all students and in term-time you can join classes for yoga, abs and Zumba. The Students’ Union offers a variety of services, including trips, clubs and societies, join one or create your own!

4. LocationColchester Institute is only a ten minute walk from the town centre with a great choice of entertainment and attractions, including theatres, a multi-screen cinema, exhibition spaces, live music venues and much more. There are first class sport and leisure facilities and a variety of clubs, pubs and restaurants. London is less than an hour away by train and the campus is a ten minute walk from the station. The cities of Cambridge and Norwich are readily accessible by train and the Essex coast is just a half-hour drive away.

5. TechnologyAt Colchester Institute we embrace technology, new first year degree and HNC/D students will be given an iPad to support their learning experience. The iPad has many exciting features including loads of free educational apps and the potential to develop a learning network. As requested by our students, the new Higher Education Centre is flooded with WiFi. Students will also have access to PebblePad, to create their own personal online journal and record of studies and webfolio.

We offer a range of programmes, including HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees and BA Honours Degrees, for those interested in studying a higher qualification in sport, health and social care, and counselling.

With vocationally specific content, the courses are designed to provide students with the relevant employability skills for their chosen career. Many can be studied either full-time or part-time and some are delivered across two days, allowing for the opportunity to work alongside the course.

Students will benefit from high quality teaching, bringing together experience and expertise from the private and public sectors. Sport lecturers have extensive knowledge in coaching sport to elite level, while staff teaching the BCAP accredited counselling degree programme are actively involved in the academic and clinical aspects of the field.

Within health and care, there are particularly strong links with service providers and professional organisations within the sector.

There are excellent facilities for sport, including well-equipped fitness suites and a large, multi-purpose sports hall that has hosted international basketball matches. The learning experience is further enhanced by guest speakers and visits abroad.



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You’ve worked in higher education for 15 years and you’re also an ex Chair of The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Clinical Physiology group. This background must help in your role as Curriculum Manager?

It certainly does! A large part of my role is to ensure that the teaching and learning at the Centre meet the required quality standards for the College, awarding bodies and relevant professional bodies. I believe that every student has the

potential for success. This potential is so exciting - and when each student learns a new concept through my help, well that’s an exhilarating feeling.

What skills do you look for in potential students? We assess everyone individually, which means we look at - and for - diff erent things in diff erent people for diff erent courses. Self-discipline, motivation, commitment and the desire and potential to go beyond what you’ve learned so far is a recipe for success and a student will go far with these qualities.

There are plenty of opportunities out there for graduates from your Centre. Can you name a few?The health care industry is becoming broader every day. In addition to nursing or health aides, there is also a need for highly skilled scientists to develop new drugs, treatments. Some positions will grow at a faster pace than others, but there are really no health care fi elds that are saturated at this point. For sports graduates, working as a personal trainer, fi tness instructor, sports psychologist, health promotion specialist or leisure centre manager are all popular pathways.

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Name: Dr Andy Williamson Job: Curriculum Manager


Name: Agne Course: BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies

What attracted you to study at Colchester Institute?

I moved to Colchester when I was 21 and was so confused about what I wanted to do with my life. However, working just around the corner from the College and seeing the students was really inspiring. I decided to look into what courses were available and called in to have a

chat - everyone was really helpful. I learned about the counselling course and felt it was perfect for me. I had an interview, a couple of days later I was told I could apply, and here I am!

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your chosen career path?

The course has helped me to believe that I can make a

diff erence. It has taught me so much about emotions,

fears, insecurities, diffi culties of bereavement, broken

hearts and the lost hopes some people have to

overcome in their journey through life.

What are your career plans/ambitions

for the future?

I am hoping to study for a Masters degree in

child play therapy and work with children and

adolescents in need of support. I’m specifi cally

interested in working with children who

experienced neglect and trauma, and young

people in youth prisons or attending Young

Off enders Teams. Thanks to this course, I now have a

goal to focus on and exciting plans for the future.

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Course Enquiries: (01206) 712777

Course Type Full-time Part-time

Duration 2 years full-time 4 years part-time

UCAS Code B941

Course Code ZH2HDPCF01 (full-time) tbc (part-time)

Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (part-time)

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS points. Relevant work experience. Able to demonstrate a capacity for self-awareness, maturity and stability and be able to cope with the emotional demands of the programme. Two satisfactory references are required. Attendance at an extended interview. Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure is required (completed through Colchester Institute).

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Who is this course for?This course is for individuals with an interest in mental health, the human condition and a willingness to work with others in times of significant distress. Applicants must be able to demonstrate capacity for self-awareness, maturity and stability and be able to cope with the emotional demands of the course.

Course descriptionThe course will involve a comprehensive study of Carl Rogers’ theory and practice contextualised in a range of key paradigms. Students have the opportunity to work with clients through the counselling service with clinical supervision provided. The course is also validated by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and will enable students to apply for accreditation after further work with clients.

This course is made up of two levels: The Certificate in Higher Education which is studied in year one, and the Diploma which is studied in year two. College-based learning makes up much of the programme and, in addition, clinical work and supervision are arranged on an individual basis, and take place on a non-College day. This programme is delivered through classroom based activity, guided assignment work, seminars, workshops, experiential and client work. There will also be individual and group supervision, supporting candidates in their counselling work.

Course contentYear oneIntroduction to Counselling • Exploring Clients’ Lives - A Life Course Approach • Person-Centred Theory • Professional Skills Practice • Self-Development 1

Year twoProfessional Practice • Counselling - A Comparative Approach • Analysis or Interaction • Self-Development 2 • Client Work and Individual Supervision

What our graduates doOur graduates tend to either go on and complete the BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies or work within the health sector, counselling, voluntary organisations or privates practices.

Diploma of Higher Education Person-Centred Counselling

This course focuses on person-centred theory and practice, it has taught elements, seminars, tutorial and personal development groups. The use of role play is a significant part of the programme. Students will work with clients under supervision and deepen their grasp of theory and practice. Different therapeutic modalities are studied and commonalities, as well as significant differences, explicated and critiqued.

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Course Type Full-time

Duration 3 years

UCAS Code B940

Applications Via UCAS

Entry Requirements

120 UCAS points achieved through two subjects at A Level, 5 GCSEs (grades A*-C) (preferably including English) or an equivalent qualification (e.g. NVQ Health and Social Care Level 3 or BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care (12 units) or Access to Higher Education qualification (to include psychology or sociology and English). All applicants must have completed an introductory counselling course and have used these skills in a helping capacity. Two sound references. All applicants must undergo an extended interview process. Note: Applicants who have successfully achieved the counselling diploma (or equivalent) may be considered for entry to the third year of this programme. Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure (completed through Colchester Institute).

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Who is this course for?This course is for individuals with an interest in mental health and the human condition, and a willingness to work with others in times of significant distress. Applicants must be able to demonstrate capacity for self-awareness, maturity and stability, and be able to cope with the emotional demands of the course.

Course descriptionThe course will involve a comprehensive study of Carl Rogers’ theory and practice contextualised in a range of key paradigms. Students have the opportunity to work with clients through the counselling service with clinical supervision is provided.

The course is also validated by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and will enable students to apply for accreditation after further work with clients.

Course contentThe first year focuses on person-centred theory and practice, with taught elements, seminars, tutorial and personal development groups. The use of role play is a significant part of the programme. By the second year students are working with clients under supervision and deepening their grasp of theory and practice.

Different therapeutic modalities and commonalities are studied, as well as significant differences explicated and critiqued. By the third year, students will be aiming to complete their work with clients and extend their effective use of supervision. A research project of students’ own choosing is an important part of this final year. All students will be expected to embark on personal counselling/psychotherapy at their own expense for as long as required.

What our graduates doSome graduates find employment within the NHS, as part of the IAPT (improving access to psychological therapy) programme; others set up in private practice or work for voluntary organisations. It should be borne in mind that counselling/psychotherapy is not a full-time activity and that most therapists work part-time or have other occupations in allied sectors.

BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies

This is professional training in humanistic, person-centred counselling/psychotherapy.

Students experience a psychologicallydemanding programme which will challenge

their world view.

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Who is this course for?This course is suited to individuals wanting to develop their career opportunities in health and social care, particularly those who are, as yet, undecided about the area they wish to enter. The course is particularly suitable for those already in employment who want to combine work with study.

Course descriptionThe course gives a good introduction to the variety of options available within health and social care.

Course contentModules include:Year oneIntroduction to Study and Skills Development in HE and Work • Introduction to the Sociology of Childhood • Social and Political Content of Health and Social Care • Ethics and Values • Human Growth and Development • Adult Social Care • Work-Based Learning 1

Year twoEffective Communication in Practice • Promoting Health in Care Practice • Law and Ethics in Health and Social Care • Independent Learning Module • Work-Based Learning 2 • Introduction to Mental Health • Anatomy and Physiology • Loss in Health and Social Care • Counselling Skills in the Workplace

What our graduates doFurther academic studies in professional training in a variety of fields including social work, teaching and allied health professions. Graduates will be able to progress to the final year of the BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care. Those already in employment have progressed to more senior positions within their organisation.

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

The curriculum incorporates a wide range of subjects within the health and social care area, and encourages students to develop skills in reflective practice, critical enquiry and independent study.



UCAS Code L510 (full-time)

Course Code ZH2FDHSP01 (part-time)


Entry Requirements

60 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C) or equivalent. Students with work experience, but without formal qualifications, will be considered. All applicants will be interviewed and will also need to undertake a written piece as part of the interview. Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure (completed through Colchester Institute).

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A good range of assessment modes. Studentsare offered strong tutorial support.

Who is this course for?This course is for individuals wanting to develop their career opportunities in health and social care, particularly those who are, as yet, undecided about the area they wish to enter.

Course descriptionThe course gives a good introduction to the variety of options available within health and social care.

Course contentModules include:Year oneIntroduction to Study and Skills Development in HE and Work • Introduction to the Sociology of Childhood • Health and Wellbeing • Human Growth and Development • Ethics and Values • Health and Safety • Introduction to Research Awareness • Social and Political Content of Health and Social Care • Adult Social Care

Year twoEffective Communication in Practice • Counselling Skills in the Workplace • Domestic Abuse • Research Appreciation and Critiquing • Law and Ethics in Health and Social Care • Loss in Health and Social Care • Introduction to Mental Health • Anatomy and Physiology • Promoting Health in Care Practice

Year threeCollaboration in Health and Social Care • Supervision Models Process and Practice • Undergraduate Literature Review • Looked after Children and Young people • Advocacy • Disability • Management and Organisational Behaviour

What our graduates doOpportunities for graduates exist in social care settings and in a wide variety of NHS positions.

Our graduates, who were already in employment, have been able to access more senior positions with management and supervisory responsibilities.

Others go on to work as teachers, social workers, nursing physiotherapists and occupational therapists, some of these careers do require additional professional training.

BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care

The BA (Hons) degree explores a range of disciplines within the health and social care area and encourages students to develop skills in reflective practice, critical enquiry and independent study.

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A variety of assessment strategies will be usedincluding assignments, case studies,

work-based projects, patchwork texts and extended research study.



UCAS Code L511 (full-time)

Course Code ZH2BAHSP01 (part-time)


Entry Requirements

120 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C). All applicants will be interviewed and will also need to undertake a written piece as part of the interview. Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure (completed through Colchester Institute).

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Who is this course for?This course is for individuals who have the desire to manage a gym, be a manager in a leisure centre, work in sports development or have an entrepreneurial flair and wish to start up their own sports business.

Course descriptionThe HNC is a BTEC modular course running for one year. There are core units of research skills, sports coaching and sports developments, as well as optional units such as training and fitness for sport and exercise at level 4, first year undergraduate, standard.

The HND either builds on the knowledge learnt on the HNC (as the same units are studied) or is a two year course in its own right. The HND is a level 4 course in the first year before progressing onto a higher level of study, level 5, in the second year. Level 5 is the equivalent of the second year of a typical undergraduate degree programme. The core units include those of the HNC, in addition to Managing Sports Development, an in-depth research project and a personal/professional development unit.

In addition, both courses will improve general study and literacy skills.

Course contentMandatory units will include:Research Projects • Principles of Sports Coaching • Applied Sport Coaching • The Evolution of Sports Development • Managing Sports Development • The Sport and Leisure Industry

Specialist units may include:Anatomy and Physiology • Sport and Exercise Psychology • Nutrition for Sport • Training and Fitness for Sport and Exercise • Field Based Fitness Testing • Managing in the Health and Fitness Industry • Customer Service • Sport and Society • Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Wellbeing • Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise • Work Based Experience • Injury Prevention and Treatment in Sport and Exercise • Skill Acquisition in Sport • Analysis of Sport Performance • Sport and Exercise Massage • Physical Education • Sport and Exercise for Specific Groups • Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation

What our graduates doThose achieving the HND can progress onto the BA (Hons) in Sport (subject to validation) or the third year of a relevant degree programme, or enter directly into the sports industry for example, as a sports coach, sports development officer or leisure services manager.

HNC/D in Sport (Coaching and Sport Development)

This programme is ideal for those learners taking their first steps in higher education or returning to study after a break, as it allows them to work towards a higher level qualification whilst only having to initially commit to one year of study.


Duration Full-time: 1 year HNC Further 1 year HND Part-time: 2 years HNC Further 2 years HND

Course Code ZH92001 HNC (part-time) ZH92021 HND (part-time)

Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (Part-time)

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of 80 UCAS points from a BTEC level 3 qualification, or A Levels which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one subject. In addition, 4 or 5 GCSE grades (at A* - C) or equivalent, including English and maths. Other related level 3 qualifications, or an Access to Higher Education Certificate or related work experience would also be considered. In addition, there will be an interview.

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Colchester Institute has great facilities forsport, with a well equipped gym.

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Who is this course for?This is ideal for individuals who have the desire to progress and the aspiration to manage a gym, be a manager in a leisure centre, work in sports development or have an entrepreneurial flair and wish to start their own sports business. The full-time Foundation Degree allows students to gain these industry specific management skills in two years.

Course descriptionThe Foundation Degree in Management of Sport programme provides the opportunity to develop and practice managerial skills and knowledge applied to the variety of sports industries. The team of lecturers delivering this programme are all experts in their field and importantly maintain their connections with industry which includes the Team Manager of Great Britain U20 Men’s Basketball Team, the Sports Development Manager and Time Warner. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team of lecturers and further emphasises the dedication the team have in maintaining the vocational relevance of the degree programme.

In addition to the two days at College, students will be required to undertake one day per week in a work placement. Many students choose to do their work experience with their current part-time employers, but if this is not suitable, students are supported with finding suitable work placements.

Course contentYear oneThe first year of the Foundation Degree programme is designed to introduce students to a range of management and sport subject areas and to develop the important academic skills needed in order to get the best degree possible.

Modules include:Introduction to Management • Exercise and Health • Sports Development • Coaching Skills • Business and the Business Environment • Investigative Project

Year twoYear two is designed to build on the knowledge of year one, developing problem solving, analytical and evaluative skills to a higher level.

Modules include:Professional Practice • Community Sports Development • Sports Marketing • Coaching Processes and Issues • Contemporary Management Functions and Processes (which includes Marketing • Human Resources • Management Accounting • Contemporary Issues)

What our graduates doOn achieving the Foundation Degree, the vast majority of students then progress onto the final year of the BA (Hons) in Management of Sport and, upon graduation, students have gained successful employment in a range of private, public and charitable organisations.

Foundation Degree in Management of Sport

This course will give students the opportunity to develop management knowledge in the sports industry and, importantly, the necessary employability skills required to be successful in their chosen management career.



UCAS Code N225 (full-time)

Course Code ZC2FDMSP01 (part-time)


Entry Requirements

60 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C), or equivalent, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or ABE Certificate in Business. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability.

Validated by Excellent industry visits enrich learning andhave included trips to the Olympic Village.

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Who is this course for?This course is for individuals who have the desire to manage a gym, be a manager in a leisure centre, work in sports development, or have an entrepreneurial flair and wish to start up their own sports business.

Course descriptionThis BA (Hons) Management of Sport programme provides students with the opportunity to develop management skills and knowledge applied to the variety of sports industries. The team of lecturers delivering the programme are experts in their field and importantly maintain their connections with industry which includes the Team Manager of Great Britain U20 Men’s Basketball Team, the Sports Development Manager and Time Warner.

The focus of the course is on management. Students will benefit from a lecturing team that, in addition to those mentioned above, come from a wide range of industries. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team of lecturers and further emphasises the dedication to maintaining the vocational relevance of the degree programme. The team’s commitment in providing students with the best opportunity to have a successful career was summed up well by an industry expert who recognised that a key success factor of the programme was its vocational nature and links with industry.

Course contentYear oneThe first year of the degree programme is designed to introduce a range of management and subject areas and to develop the important academic skills needed in order to get the best degree possible.

Modules include:Introduction to Management • Exercise and Health • Sports Development • Coaching Skills • Business and the Business Environment

Year twoYear two is designed to build on the knowledge of year one developing problem solving, analytical and evaluative skills to a higher level.

Modules include:Managing International Business • Community Sports Development • Sports Marketing • Coaching Processes and Issues • Contemporary Management Functions and Processes (which includes Marketing • Human Resources • Management Accounting • Contemporary Issues)

Year threeThe final year of the programme will further develop the skills of critical reasoning along with developing the skills required of an independent learner.

Modules include:Planning and Performance for Sports Development • Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription • Performance Coaching • Strategic Management • Undergraduate Dissertation

A choice of: Digital Marketing or Teaching PE in Schools

What our graduates doUpon graduation, recent students have gained successful employment in organisations in roles such as FA Sports Development Officer, FE Sports Co-ordinator, Sports Marketing and employment with the Sports Trust in Disability Sport.

BA (Hons) in Management of Sport

This course will develop the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful management career in the sports industry.



UCAS Code N222 (full-time)

Course Code ZC2BAMSP01 (part-time)


Entry Requirements

120 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C), or equivalent, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or ABE Certificate in Business. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability.

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A range of guest speakers and industry visitscomplement the team of lecturers.

Applications

Customer Services department

The Admissions team within our Customer Services department is available on (01206) 712777 to help you make an application or discuss entry or course requirements.

Applying for a place

All applications for entry to Colchester Institute full-time higher education courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS code is shown next to the course details.

Direct applications

You may apply directly to Colchester Institute using one of our own application forms ONLY IF:

(a) it is your intention to study part-time

or

(b) you are currently undertaking a full-time degree at Colchester Institute and wish to transfer internally to another degree

or

(c) you are applying for postgraduate study.

Applying to UCAS

UCAS will receive applications for entry in 2014 from 1st September 2013. You are advised to apply as soon as possible and preferably before the first UCAS deadline of 15th January 2014. Art and Design courses at Colchester Institute have a deadline of 24th March 2014.

Colchester Institute will usually consider late applications received after the appropriate deadline and 30th June 2014 and through Clearing if places remain available.

Deferred entry

Colchester Institute accepts applications for students looking to defer entry until September 2015 for all courses. Any student applying for deferred entry would be required to meet the conditions of their offer by 31st August 2014.

How to apply

All applications for entry to courses are made online using UCAS. Apply via the UCAS website www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for Colchester Institute is CINST C75.

Applicants from outside the United Kingdom

Overseas applicants can apply online using UCAS Apply via the UCAS website www.ucas.com. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the UCAS Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)870 1122211.


UCAS application fee

The application fee for 2014 was not available at the time of going to print. The fee for 2013 was £23 for a multiple application and £12 for a single choice. To confirm the application fees for 2014 please visit the UCAS website www.ucas.com for more information.

Employed applicants

If you are to be sponsored by your employer to study on a course with a UCAS code, you must apply through UCAS.

UCAS contact details

UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ. Telephone 0870 1122211.

Fees

Major Government reforms to student finance commenced in 2012-2013 resulting in universities and colleges being able to charge variable fees. Universities and colleges that want to charge more than the basic fee (level not yet set for 2014-2015) must provide additional support to promote access to disadvantaged students. At the time of printing, Colchester Institute had not set course fees and support levels for 2014-2015. Once we have done so, we will update the fees pages on our website. We therefore recommend you consult our website for this information before you submit your UCAS application for entry to study in autumn 2013. These changes apply to UK and EU students wishing to study higher education in England.

Student Loans and Grants

How much money will I need and how do I get it?

Budgeting for student life is a tricky thing. The key is to be aware of the student loans and grants that are available to you, and to make sure you apply for them in good time. These can include Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans and Grants, and Disabled Students Allowance.

For more information please visit the Student Finance website at www.gov.uk/studentfinance, or call 0845 300 5090. For full-time courses, you apply for student finance from the January before you start your studies. You don’t need to wait until your UCAS offers have been made. For part-time courses, applications open in August.

Is there any other money I can get?

As well as student loans and grants, some students may be eligible for financial support through Access to Learning Funds which provides discretionary support to certain categories of student.

If you think your financial circumstances might prevent you from attending a full-time or part-time higher education course, our Student Finance team offers information on all aspects of student finance, including the application procedures. Please contact the team on (01206) 712293 for further information.

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In this prospectus you will find the entry criteria for our courses, quoted in UCAS points. The table below shows how many UCAS points each of the most common qualifications are worth. The Entry Requirements for the individual courses are stated on the course pages, in many cases applications are welcomed from potential students with non-traditional educational backgrounds. For information on the tariffs for other qualifications, please see the UCAS Tariff Tables via the QR code.

BTEC Extended Diploma Subsidiary Certificate AS Level A Level Points Diploma Diploma Score

D* D* D* 420 D* D* D 400 D* D D 380 D D D 360 D D M 320 D M M D* D* 280 D* D 260 M M M D D 240 M M P D M 200 M P P M M 160 D* A* 140

P P P M P D A 120 B 100 P P M C 80 D* 70 D A D 60 B 50

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Foundation Diploma in Art and Design • Foundation Degree in Photography • BA (Hons) Art and Design with Foundation Year • BA (Hons) in Art and Design: 3D Design and Craft • BA (Hons) in Art and Design: Fashion and Textiles • BA (Hons) in Art and Design: Fine Art • BA (Hons) in Art and Design: Graphic Design • BA (Hons) in Photography • MA Art, Design and the Book • MA Contemporary Art and Professional Practice • MA Sculptural Practice

Certificate of Higher Education - Construction • HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) • Foundation Degree in Construction Management • BSc (Hons) in Construction Management (Commercial Management) • BSc (Hons) in Construction Management (Site Management)

HND in Hospitality Management • Foundation Degree in Management of Hospitality • BA (Hons) in Management of Hospitality

Certificate of Higher Education in Business Administration • HNC in Business • HND in Hospitality Management • Foundation Degree in Business Administration • Foundation Degree in Management • Foundation Degree in Management of Hospitality • Foundation Degree in Management of Sport • BA (Hons) in Management • BA (Hons) in Management of Hospitality • BA (Hons) in Management of Sport • Postgraduate Certificate in Management • Postgraduate Diploma in Management • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Foundation Degree in Early Years • BA (Hons) in Early Years • Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) • Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Literacy and ESOL) • Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Numeracy)

Certificate of Higher Education in Computing Solutions • HNC in Computing and Systems Development • HND in Computing and Systems Development • BSc (Hons) in Computing Solutions (Internet) • BSc (Hons) in Computing Solutions (Networks)

HNC/D in Creative Media Production (Moving Image) • Foundation Degree in Creative Performance (Acting) • Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre • Foundation Degree in Popular Music • Foundation Degree in Technical Theatre • BA (Hons) in Creative Performance (Acting) • BA (Hons) in Film Music and Soundtrack Production • BA (Hons) in Music • BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre • BA (Hons) in Popular Music • BA (Hons) in Technical Theatre • MA Music

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HNC/D in Sport (Coaching and Sport Development) • Diploma of Higher Education Person-Centred Counselling • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care • Foundation Degree in Management of Sport • BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies • BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care • BA (Hons) in Management of Sport

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