Higher Education & Access Guide

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Higher Education &

Access Guide

Tourism Management

2015/16

Accounting

Business Management

English and Media Studies

Culinary Arts

Facilities Management

Health & Human Sciences

Hospitality Management

Law

Nursing

Pharmacy

Science & Engineering

Midwifery

Sports Science

Teacher Training

Tourism Management

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Andy Wilson

Principal

Welcome to the Higher Education & Access to HE Guide 2015/16. I am pleased that you are thinking of studying at Westminster Kingsway; central London’s College. Just minutes from the main transport links, we are proud to offer a range of courses that reflect our position in the heart of London and are tailored to employment opportunities.

Our courses are designed to help those looking to build their vocational skills and their academic qualifications as well as alternative pathways to Higher Education in a wide range of subjects. They provide the stepping stones you need to get a job, progress in your chosen career or move onto further study. I hope you find the course you want here and look forward to welcoming you to the College.

More information

0870 060 9800 [email protected] www.westking.ac.uk WestminsterKingsway Text WKC to 81025 WestminsterKingsway @Westking

In this Guide...

About @Westking

Welcome 01 Study in central London 02 Start your future here 03

@Westking Centres 04

Open Days 06

Make the right choice 07

What will I study? 08

Courses

Access to HE Diploma 10

Foundation Courses for Engineering Degrees 22 Higher Education - Foundation Degrees

and BA Honours Degrees 24

Important Information

Student Support 38

Safeguarding policy 40

Getting Involved 42

Money matters 44

24+ Advanced Learning Loan 48

Student Charter 50 Disability Support 52 Application Guide 54

Welcome to

Westminster

Kingsway College

“Westminster Kingsway College has ‘the best Higher Education delivery

outside of Universities.’”

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College Centres

Read the full Application Guide on pages 54 - 58 to find out more on how you can become a Westminster Kingsway College student.

Visit an Open Day

Arrange to speak to a Learner Consultant to discuss your career and course options, confirm you are happy with your decision and find out how much it is going to cost Apply for your place. We accept

applications until enrolment but courses are very popular and places are limited so we strongly recommend that you apply early

Attend an interview if applicable If accepted, confirm your place Enrol on your Westminster Kingsway College course!

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Study in

Central London

Westminster Kingsway College offers a unique

opportunity to study in central London for vocational

qualifications that are tailored to employment

opportunities. The College offers a relaxed environment

to study and great facilities at our main College Centres.

The College is here to support you from your first day. You are encouraged to thrive in a friendly and resource-rich environment to ensure that you succeed. As well as studying at one of the largest colleges in central London, you will receive:

• Teaching from lecturers who have worked in your chosen industry and have developed their teaching skills to help you to learn and gain the most from your chosen specialist subject • Tutors and staff on hand to support you

throughout your studies and give advice on finance and welfare

• First-class facilities and resources • The opportunity to join the Students

Association, the national Students’ Union and College clubs and societies as well as organise and enjoy student-run activities throughout the year so that you can get to know your fellow students

• The chance to take part in national competitions

• Learner Consultants at every Centre

• Enterprise and coaching sessions

• Opportunities to meet with employers from industry through forums and events • Field trips to enhance your studies

• A safe and comfortable learning environment

Apply today

If you are interested in studying at Westminster Kingsway College you can

apply online at www.westking.ac.uk or by sending a completed application

form to:

Registry, Westminster Kingsway College Regent’s Park Centre, Longford Street, London NW1 3HB

You can also deliver your application form by hand to one of the College

Centres on pages 4 and 5.

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The Soho Centre is located in the heart of London’s Soho and is a short walk from Oxford Circus, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Tottenham Court Road underground stations. This is the main College centre for Access to Higher Education courses. It offers a wide range of English Language classes, including general and vocational ESOL courses, EFL and IELTS courses. The Soho Centre is also the base for the College Creative Learning Lab with media training facilities for hire.

Due to building works taking place in the Victoria Centre this academic year there is a possibility that your course may be held in a different location to the one shown in this guide. We will keep all applicants informed of any changes.

You can travel to any College Centre on the

Victoria Line

on the London Underground.

The Victoria Centre is in Westminster, a short walk from both Victoria and St James’s Park underground stations. It offers courses in the award winning School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality, which celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2010. It provides courses in Business, ICT and Enterprise as well as Higher Education and Foundation Degree courses that learners can progress to. It is also the home to the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.

With 14 kitchens, demonstration theatres, multimedia and ICT suites and an extensive Learning Resource Centre, the Victoria Centre provides excellent facilities for learners. The College’s student-run restaurant, The Vincent Rooms is also located at the Victoria Centre as well as the Professional Development Centre.

This Centre is close to Great Portland Street, Euston Square, Regent’s Park and Warren Street underground stations. It offers ESOL/English courses and community based courses. It is also home to the New Directions Employability Centre, which provides employment training to help adults develop their skills and find employment.

The King’s Cross Centre is in Camden, less than ten minutes walking distance from King’s Cross mainline and underground station. It offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses for 14-19 year olds, including A-Levels and BTECs. It also provides courses for adult learners including Foundation Learning for students with learning difficulties. Built in 2009, the King’s Cross Centre has first-class learning facilities, including:

› Open-learning spaces with e-learning facilities

› Fully accessible Gym

› Learning Centre

› Ground floor Café with vibrant social hubs at each Level

› 150-seat, professionally equipped theatre that can be accessed straight from the public area and is supplemented by dance and drama studios and dressing rooms.

› Art, 3D, photography and fashion studios

› Science and pharmacy laboratories

› State-of-the-art IT suites

› Music studios featuring Mac, control, performance and live rooms

London WC1X 8RA

Victoria Centre

Vincent Square

London SW1P 2PD

Regent’s Park Centre

Longford Street,

London NW1 3HB

Soho Centre

Peter Street

London W1F 0HS

Victoria Victoria Line Victoria

Centre CentreSoho

Oxford Circus Warren Street King's Cross

King's Cross Centre Regent’s Park Centre

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Centres

Westminster Kingsway College has four main teaching Centres across

central London.

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Enterprise @Westking

Westminster Kingsway College provides an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to realise and achieve their business dreams. Enterprise is embedded into every course and all students are encouraged to develop enterprise skills, equipping them with the confidence to fulfil their aspirations. The College works with business professionals from a range of industries so that you can gain expert advice from leading entrepreneurs and discover how they succeeded. As a Westminster Kingsway College student you have the opportunity to take part in work placements in industry and receive guidance in areas such as sales, marketing and finance. You will also benefit from a dedicated coaching programme to help you make the most of your time in College and progress to achieve your full potential. You can also join the Enterprise Societies at each College Centre.

Make the right choice

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At Westminster Kingsway

College we have helped

thousands of students

to succeed.

Visit one of our Open Days

to find out how we can help

you too!

You will be able to: • Meet College students

• Find out what course would suit you • Get financial advice

• Tour the Centre • Learn how to apply

• Hand in your application form

Make the right choice at Westminster Kingsway College

We have:

• The top retention rate in the country – students who choose Westminster Kingsway College complete their courses* • Lots of courses to choose from with good

progression opportunities

• A central London location, with all Centres minutes from zone one stations with lots of public transport

• Excellent employer links with top businesses and organisations in London • The opportunity for students to take part in

national competitions and events • A student work experience programme • Matrix accredited advice and

guidance services

Access to HE Diplomas Open Day

For information on Access to Higher Education Diplomas, visit the Soho Centre on:

• Monday 19 January 2015 from 5-7 pm • Wednesday 27 May 2015 from 5-7 pm

King’s Cross Centre

For information about Access to Higher Education Diplomas in all subjects (except Business and Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism) visit the open days at the King’s Cross Centre, 211 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8RA.

• Wednesday 4 February 2015 from 4-7pm • Wednesday 18 March 2015 from 4-7 pm

Victoria Centre

For information about our Access to Higher Education Diplomas in Business or Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism and for all of our Higher Education Degrees and Foundation Degrees come along to any of the following Open Days at the Victoria Centre, Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PD:

• Monday 9 February 2015 from 4-7 pm • Monday 16 March 2015 from 4-7 pm • Monday 11 May 2015 from 5-7 pm

HE & Access Guide 2015-16

Open Day dates are subject to change at the discretion of the College.

Visit www.westking.ac.uk for the latest information and dates.

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Foundation Degrees and Bachelor

of Arts (BA) Degrees

Westminster Kingsway College offers Foundation Degrees and Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree courses in vocational subjects, with many available on either a Full Time or part-time basis. These Higher Education courses are closely linked to employers’ requirements and prepare you for careers in Accounting, Business Management, Facilities Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management and Tourism Management.

FIND OUT MORE ON PAGE 24

Are you returning to study?

Adult Progression to Further Study

The College offers preparation courses at Level 2 for students who are not quite ready to enrol on an Access to HE Diploma or Higher Education course. In addition to a Level 2 Certificate in Progression, where you will learn study and research skills, you will also study for a qualification in Maths and English at GCSE or Functional Skills level. Entry to the preparation course is dependent on the result of diagnostic testing within the first four weeks of the course. The entry requirements for this course are GCSEs in Maths and English (at grade D or above) or an equivalent qualification. You will need to bring your qualification certificates to your interview.

Level 1 and 2 Vocational Courses

Vocational courses are suitable if you want to study a more subject specific course

and are not quite ready for the Preparation for Access course. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence and get to know more about the area in which you hope to build your career. We currently offer vocational courses in: Science and Engineering; Health and Social Care; Health Science and Social Care. If you decide to take this option you will complete qualifications in Functional Skills (Maths and English). There are no entry requirements for this course. We will decide on your suitability for the course depending on your initial diagnostic testing which will be completed at your interview.

Contact 0870 060 9800 or [email protected] for more.

Westminster Kingsway College

offers a range of Access and

Higher Education courses, ideal

for adults who want to develop

their skills and get ahead in their

chosen industry.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

Westminster Kingsway College offers Access to Higher Education Diplomas for students who want to progress onto University. The College is one of the largest providers of Access courses in London. They are designed to prepare you for Higher Education study by building your experiences gained during previous employment, travel or caring for a family.

Pre-University Foundation for

Engineering Degrees

The Pre-University course is suitable for adults who need to update their technical knowledge or for those with a scientific background who need to work on their mathematical and laboratory skills before applying for the Degree course in Engineering or Actuarial Science at City University London.

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More information

Access to

HE Diplomas

24+ Advanced Learning Loan

Learners aged 24 and over who are starting a Further Education course at Level 3 like the Access to HE Diploma may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. These loans can help to pay for your College tuition fees.

Find out more on page 48 or contact [email protected] or 0870 060 9800 for more information.

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Access

Access to Higher Education Diploma

The Access to HE Diploma is a one year course offering an alternative pathway for adults who wish to progress onto Higher Education/University.

You will develop the subject knowledge, English Language and study skills that you will need to progress to higher study and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

At Westminster Kingsway College, we offer Access to Higher Education Diplomas at Level 3 in the following subjects:

• Business

• English and Media Studies • Health and Human Sciences • Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism • Law

• Midwifery • Nursing

• Pharmaceutical and Bio-Medical Sciences • Science and Engineering

• Sports Science • Teacher Training

Each course is built around key study skills where you will learn how to make notes, write essays, carry out research, develop ideas and gain experience in the range of assessment methods used in Higher Education.

You will study three core modules that are tailored to your needs and choice of pathway:

• Communication • Research Skills • Study Skills

You will also be expected to study three or four specialist modules, depending on the subject you choose. In order to gain an Access to Higher Education Diploma qualification you must gain a minimum of 45 units at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2 or 3.

Once you have successfully completed an Access to Higher Education Diploma you could progress onto a Higher Education course at a wide range of universities or Higher Education Institutions. If you have successfully completed the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business or Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism you could progress onto a Foundation or Honours Degree course at the Victoria Centre.

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Levels available Levels available

What will I study?

Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress onto a Higher Education course in Business, Management, Accounting or a related subject area. This course offers specialist modules in Business & Management, Marketing and Finance & Accounting.

Additional entry requirements

This course is suitable for students aged 21 or over. Applicants aged 19 or 20 will also be considered if you have experience outside of full-time education, for example through work or travel. Applicants will be assessed through application, interview and tests in English and Maths.

Where next?

Progress to a Higher Education course in Business or Business related subjects including the Foundation Degree and BA Honours Degree in Business Management at Westminster Kingsway College. See page 28 for details.

What will I study?

You will study from a wide range of modules including Media Studies, English Language and English Literature. Successful completion of this new Access to Higher Education Diploma could enable you to progress onto study a range of English and Media degrees.

Additional entry requirements

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Business

Access to Higher Education Diploma

English and Media Studies

Victoria Centre 3 days per week 1 year from September

Soho Centre or Regent’s Park Centre 3 days per week

1 year from September

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Umu said: “I have found this to be a very challenging but successful course at Westminster Kingsway College. It is a really friendly College and it is close to home for me so it’s perfect to get here. I like the fact that the College gives you extra support if you need it and the teachers are really great.” Umu is now going onto Anglia Ruskin University to study for a Degree in Public Health.

Umu Kabbia

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health and Human Sciences

STUDENT PROFILE

Enterprising student, Josephine Ansah, wasn’t sure about coming back into education but since joining the College she no regrets. Josephine said: “I was so scared coming back into education after a 15 year gap, but I wanted a new life and a new career and the College has helped me on my way. The teachers push us to achieve and now, through their eyes, I can see my potential. Westminster Kingsway College is like a big family. I feel that they teach you more in College as you get more personal attention and extra help. I am developing my own business further and have progressed with my studies.”

Josephine has now completed a Foundation Degree in Business and is currently studying for the BA Honours Degree in Business and Enterprise Management as well as being President of the College Enterprise Society. Enterprising student, Josephine Ansah, wasn’t sure about coming back into education but since joining the College she no regrets. Josephine said: “I was so scared coming back into education after a 15 year gap, but I wanted a new life and a new career and the College has helped me on my way. The teachers push us to achieve and now, through their eyes, I can see my potential. Westminster Kingsway College is like a big family. I feel that they teach you more in College as you get more personal attention and extra help. I am developing my own business further and have progressed with my studies.”

Josephine has now completed a Foundation Degree in Business and is currently studying for the BA Honours Degree in Business and Enterprise Management as well as being President of the College Enterprise Society.

Josephine Ansah

Access to Business

STUDENT PROFILE

GCSE requirements for Access applicants:

In order to progress to certain Higher Education courses, you may require GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths to fulfil your university entry requirements. Ideally you will already have GCSE Maths and English at grade A*-C. However we understand that not all students meet this requirement and so you will be considered for an Access course if you have one GCSE at grade A*-C in Maths or English and the other at grade D. A GCSE or functional skills course will be offered as an additional option for the Access course – please note that some GCSE classes may be delivered in the evening. If you don’t have any GCSEs or equivalent qualifications then we will be able to recommend you for another course based on the results of your initial assessment at interview.

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What will I study?

You will study Biological Science, Physical Science, Psychology and Sociology. The course prepares you for a wide range of health related careers. It is similar in content to the Access Diploma for Nursing/Midwifery, but includes a greater variety of Science units, which upon successful completion could enable you progress to Degree courses including radiography, physiotherapy, speech therapy, paramedics, nutrition, community health and nursing.

Additional entry requirements

This course is suitable for students aged 21 or over. Applicants aged 19 or 20 will also be considered if you have experience outside of full-time education, for example through work or travel. Applicants will be assessed through application, interview and tests in English and Maths. Applicants for a Degree in health sciences are expected to have some experience of voluntary or paid work in a health care setting. Ideally you should also have some knowledge of a science-based subject or have a science-based GCSE or equivalent qualification.

Levels available

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Health & Human Sciences

Soho Centre or Regent’s Park Centre 15 hours per week

3 days per week 1 year from September

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Access to Higher Education Diplomas

Lorena Pellicer Ballestar was looking for a College to study an Access course and her sister recommended Westminster Kingsway College.

Lorena said: “I have had great support from my tutor at Westminster Kingsway College and the quality of the teaching here is very good. I am originally from Spain and I found the College to be really friendly. I would like to go onto study for a degree now that I have completed my Access course.”

Lorena Pellicer Ballestar was looking for a College to study an Access course and her sister recommended Westminster Kingsway College.

Lorena said: “I have had great support from my tutor at Westminster Kingsway College and the quality of the teaching here is very good. I am originally from Spain and I found the College to be really friendly. I would like to go onto study for a degree now that I have completed my Access course.”

Lorena Pellicer Ballestar

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health and Human Sciences

STUDENT PROFILE

What will I study?

You will develop your skills in Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism through study of the following modules: • Hospitality – which includes units in Gastronomy, Beverages,

Accommodation services and Financial Control • Leisure & Tourism – which includes units in Airline

Management, Events Management, Sustainable Tourism, Cruise Industry, International Itineraries and Special Interest Tourism

• Service Sector – which includes units in Customer Service, Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Industries, Marketing and Human Resources

Successful completion your course could enable you to progress to Higher Education programmes in these industries.

Additional entry requirements

This course is suitable for students aged 21 or over. Applicants aged 19 or 20 will also be considered if you have experience outside of full-time education, for example through work or travel. Applicants will be assessed through application, interview and tests in English and Maths. Applicants are expected to have some experience of voluntary or paid work in a Hospitality or Tourism setting.

Where next?

Progress to a Higher Education course in Hospitality Management or Tourism Management including the Foundation Degrees and BA Honours Degrees in these subjects at the College. See page 24 for details.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Hospitality,

Leisure & Tourism

Victoria Centre 3 days per week 1 year from September

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Irina Tonu originally came to the UK from Moldova and studied English before applying for her Access course.

Irina said: “I found the Access course quite hard as a second language English speaker but the College really inspired me to learn. The lecturers at Westminster Kingsway College are great. I have now applied to study for a Law Degree at the University of Westminster.” Irina Tonu originally came to the UK from Moldova and studied English before applying for her Access course.

Irina said: “I found the Access course quite hard as a second language English speaker but the College really inspired me to learn. The lecturers at Westminster Kingsway College are great. I have now applied to study for a Law Degree at the University of Westminster.”

Irina Tonu

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Law

STUDENT PROFILE

What will I study?

You will study a range of modules including English Legal System, Freedoms under the Law and Government and Politics. Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress onto a Higher Education course in Law.

Additional entry requirements

This course is suitable for students aged 21 or over. Applicants aged 19 or 20 will also be considered if you have experience outside of full-time education, for example through work or travel. Applicants will be assessed through application, interview and tests in English.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Law

Soho Centre or Regent’s Park Centre 15 hours/3 days per week

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What will I study?

You will study key modules in Midwifery Studies, Psychology, Science for Health Studies and Sociology of Health. Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress onto a Higher Education course in Midwifery.

Additional entry requirements

This course is suitable for students aged 21 or over. Applicants aged 19 or 20 will also be considered if you have experience outside of full-time education, for example through work or travel. Applicants will be assessed through application, interview and tests in English and Maths. Please note that applicants for a Degree in Midwifery are expected to have significant experience of voluntary or paid work in a health care setting.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Midwifery

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Local Camden resident Susannah Barnard studied on the Access to Midwifery course. Susannah said: “It was really hard work coming back to College and learning again but my confidence was boosted and I was really pleased to complete my course. I have had great support from the teachers and staff at Westminster Kingsway College.”

Susannah is now going onto study at Middlesex University for a Midwifery Degree Local Camden resident Susannah Barnard studied on the Access to Midwifery course. Susannah said: “It was really hard work coming back to College and learning again but my confidence was boosted and I was really pleased to complete my course. I have had great support from the teachers and staff at Westminster Kingsway College.”

Susannah is now going onto study at Middlesex University for a Midwifery Degree

Susannah Barnard

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Midwifery

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Access to Higher Education Diplomas

What will I study?

You will study Nursing Studies, Psychology, Science for Health Studies and Sociology of Health. Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress to a Higher Education course in Nursing or Health Studies.

Additional entry requirements

This course is suitable for students aged 21 or over. Applicants aged 19 or 20 will also be considered if you have experience outside of full-time education, for example through work or travel. Applicants will be assessed through application, interview and tests in English and Maths. Please note that applicants for a Degree in Nursing are expected to have significant experience of voluntary or paid work in a health care setting.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Nursing

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For Suad Abdi Ismail, the College was recommended by her colleagues at work as she works as a support worker in an NHS hospital.

Suad said: “The first step to progress my career was taking the Access course at Westminster Kingsway College. The tutors were great and offered support with any problems that we had.”

Suad is now progressing to the University of West London to study for a Degree in Child Nursing.

For Suad Abdi Ismail, the College was recommended by her colleagues at work as she works as a support worker in an NHS hospital.

Suad said: “The first step to progress my career was taking the Access course at Westminster Kingsway College. The tutors were great and offered support with any problems that we had.”

Suad is now progressing to the University of West London to study for a Degree in Child Nursing.

Suad Abdi Ismail

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Nursing

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SafeGuard

What will I study?

You will study Chemistry, Pharmacy and Bio-Medical Sciences, Biology and Maths. Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress to Higher Education courses in Pharmaceutical Sciences or the field of Bio-Medical Sciences. Students who do not have GCSE Maths work towards an equivalent qualification as part of the Access to Higher Education Diploma.

Additional entry requirements

This course is suitable for students aged 21 or over. Applicants aged 19 or 20 will also be considered if you have experience outside of full-time education, for example through work or travel. Applicants will be assessed through application, interview and tests in English and Maths. Ideally you should also have some knowledge of a based subject or have a science-based GCSE or equivalent qualification.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Pharmaceutical and

Bio-Medical Sciences

Soho Centre or King’s Cross Centre 15 hours per week

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A friend had told Bright Chidera Egure about Westminster Kingsway College and he was impressed when he came to visit. Bright said: “It has been an amazing

experience studying at Westminster Kingsway College. It was challenging switching from an arts background to a science subject but the College gave me lots of support. I liked the use of modern technology to study and being in central London was great.”

Bright is now going onto London Metropolitan University to study Pharmacy.

A friend had told Bright Chidera Egure about Westminster Kingsway College and he was impressed when he came to visit. Bright said: “It has been an amazing

experience studying at Westminster Kingsway College. It was challenging switching from an arts background to a science subject but the College gave me lots of support. I liked the use of modern technology to study and being in central London was great.”

Bright is now going onto London Metropolitan University to study Pharmacy.

Bright Chidera Egure

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Pharmacy and Bio-medical Sciences

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Levels available Levels available Levels available

What will I study?

You will study from a wide range of modules including Science, Sociology and Psychology. Successful completion of this Access to Higher Education Diploma could enable you to progress onto studying a range of Sports Science Degrees. You could progress into careers in Physiotherapy, Coaching and Sports Psychology.

Additional entry requirements

What will I study?

You will study from a wide range of modules including Teaching Practice, Sociology and Psychology. Successful completion of this new Access to Higher Education Diploma could enable you to progress onto study a range of teaching degrees.

Additional entry requirements

What will I study?

You will study from a wide range of modules including Science Applications, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths. Successful completion of this new Access to Higher Education Diploma could enable you to progress onto study a range of Science and Engineering courses, including Higher Education programmes in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Physics or Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil, Chemical, Aeronautical and Mining.

Additional entry requirements

This course is suitable for students aged 21 or over. Applicants aged 19 or 20 will also be considered if you have experience outside of full-time education, for example through work or travel. Applicants will be assessed through application, interview and tests in English and Maths. Ideally you should also have some knowledge of a based subject or have a science-based GCSE or equivalent qualification.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Sports Science

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Teacher Training

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Science & Engineering

1 year from September Soho Centre or King’s Cross Centre

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Jose Tavares wanted to find a course that would allow him to progress to university and discovered that the Access course at Westminster Kingsway College was what he was looking for.

Jose said: “I was looking for a course in Science and Engineering and Westminster Kingsway College was my first choice as it had the best course content. The lecturers are very supportive and I have developed my analytical skills for university study.”

Jose is now going onto study for a Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Energy Studies at Brunel University.

Jose Tavares wanted to find a course that would allow him to progress to university and discovered that the Access course at Westminster Kingsway College was what he was looking for.

Jose said: “I was looking for a course in Science and Engineering and Westminster Kingsway College was my first choice as it had the best course content. The lecturers are very supportive and I have developed my analytical skills for university study.”

Jose is now going onto study for a Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Energy Studies at Brunel University.

Jose Tavares

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science and Engineering

STUDENT PROFILE

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More information

Pre-University Foundation Programmes

for Engineering and Actuarial Science

with City University London

Successful completion of these Foundation courses could enable you to apply for a Degree in Engineering, or Actuarial Science at City University London. It is taught by specialist lecturers at Westminster Kingsway College in conjunction with City University London.

Foundation courses are suitable for students aged 19 and over who need to update their technical knowledge before starting a Higher Education course. It is also suitable for applicants with a scientific background who need to work on their mathematical and laboratory skills before progressing.

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Higher Education

Levels available Levels available

What will I study?

You will study Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics, Computing and Study & Communication Skills. The Foundation course can lead to acceptance on to B.Eng Degree in Air Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Where next?

If you successfully achieve the progression requirements for the Foundation course, you will progress onto the first year of the B.Eng Degree at City University for which you have been preparing.

What will I study?

You will study Pure Mathematics, Statistics,

Computational Mathematics, Economics, Computing and Study & Communication Skills.

Where next?

If you successfully achieve the progression requirements for the Foundation course, you will progress onto the first year of the B.Sc Degree at City University for which you have been preparing.

Entry requirements

Please contact City University London for details about the specific entry requirements and course fees for your chosen Engineering or Science or Actuarial Science Degree.

To apply please contact City University London direct on 020 7040 5060 or visit www.city.ac.uk. You can also visit the UCAS website for further information.

Foundation Course

Engineering

B.Eng Foundation

Foundation Course

Actuarial Science

B.Sc Foundation

City University and King’s Cross Centre

3-4 days per week 1 year from September

City University and King’s Cross Centre 3-4 days per week

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Foundation Degrees and

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees

Westminster Kingsway College offers a range of Foundation Degrees and Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours Degrees in vocational subjects. You can choose between Full Time or part-time study on most Degree courses. The College’s Degree programmes are closely linked to employers’ requirements and can prepare you for vocational careers in Accounting, Business Management, Facilities Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management and Tourism Management.

The College’s Higher Education courses take place at the College’s Victoria Centre in central London. Situated next to the picturesque Vincent Square, the Victoria Centre has a long tradition of providing education, having been established for over 100 years. It houses specialist facilities for Accounting, Business Management, Facilities Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management and Tourism Management.

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What are Foundation Degrees?

• Foundation Degrees were launched in 2000 as a partnership between colleges, universities and employers. They are one of the fastest growing Higher Education qualifications in the UK. • A Foundation Degree is a Level 4/5 qualification

and the equivalent to the first two years of a full Honours Degree.

• A Foundation Degree is a recognised qualification in its own right.

• In 2001, 4,000 students were studying on Foundation Degrees. By 2014, this figure had grown to over 180,000 students.

• Over half of the students on Foundation Degrees are studying on a part-time basis.

• 75% of students are over 21 when they begin studying for a Foundation Degree.

Westminster Kingsway College offers Foundation Degrees on a full-time, day-release, part-time day and/or evening basis, allowing you to fit your course around your work or family commitments.

All Westminster Kingsway College Degrees are validated by the College’s partner universities, London South Bank University and Sheffield Hallam University. We work closely with the university partners to ensure that our Degrees meet the highest educational standards.

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Foundation Degree

Additional entry

requirements

If you are under 21 at the start of the course you must have:

• At least one GCE A-level pass, or • Completed an appropriate full Level 3

qualifications, such as Advanced GNVQ/AVCE, NVQ, National Diplomas, Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects at higher level, passes in Open University courses, pass in a recognised Access course, pass in a link Foundation course, Advanced Modern Apprenticeship with Level 3 qualifications.

• Supporting passes at GCSE (including English and Maths at grade C or above) or Key Skills Level 2 qualifications in communication, IT and Application of Number or equivalent. • IELTS score of 6.0 with no skill below 5.5,

or equivalent English qualification (International students)

If you are aged over 21 years you should have:

• Good experience in industry at operative, supervisory or middle management levels • Good experience in the workplace • IELTS score of 6.0 with no skill below 5.5,

or equivalent English qualification (International students)

For day release, part-time and evening courses, applicants should be in employment to apply for these courses. However, mature students without the normal entry

requirements will be considered on an individual basis, subject to completing diagnostic assessment in Numeracy and English at interview.

Progress to a

BA Honours Degree

The College also offers the opportunity to progress to a BA Honours Degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Business Management or Tourism

Management via the ‘Top-up’ Degree courses. These are the equivalent of the third year of a Degree programme (Level 6) and are offered as a one year programme for full-time study and two year programme for part-time study.

Additional entry requirements for

the BA Honours Top-up Degrees:

Entry requirements for the BA Honours Top-up Degree programmes are a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent Level 5

qualification in Business Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or Tourism Management as appropriate.

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What will I study?

In Year 1, you will study:

• Essentials of Financial Accounting • Professional Skills

• Essentials of Management Accounting • Preparing Financial Statements • Management Control & Decision Making • Taxation Principles

In Year 2, you will study:

• Principles of Financial Management • Introduction to Financial Accounting • Business and Company Law • The Accounting Project • The Business Professional

• Management Accounting for Business Planning The Foundation Degree (FdA) Accounting and related top-up courses are accredited to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and students gain partial exemption from ACCA Fundamentals. This course is the only Foundation Degree fully accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) in the UK and after completing a work placement you can apply for membership.

The Foundation Degree also provides full exemptions from the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) Level 4 and 5 examinations. The IFA is the internationally recognised professional accountancy membership body, whose members work for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or who run or work in small and medium-sized accounting practices (SMPs) that advise SMEs.

Additional entry requirements

Applicants should have experience of working in an accounting or business environment with a commitment to professional development and improving their knowledge and understanding of accounting theory and practice. Please turn to page 26 for full Higher Education additional entry requirements.

Where next?

Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress to the final year of a BA Honours Degree including the BA (Hons) Accounting and Entrepreneurship at London South Bank University, and then a Masters programme or enhanced career opportunity.

Higher Education

Foundation Degree

Accounting

Day release/Evening Victoria Centre

2 years from September

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What will I study?

You will study core modules including: • Introduction to Marketing

• Business Environment and Business Law • Introduction to Finance and Information Systems • Human Resource Management

• Management in Organisations

Further ‘Optional’ modules are then selected from a pool of business modules. Students may also choose modules that will lead to an area of specialisation in their final year of an Honours programme.

Optional modules include:

• Small Business and Entrepreneurship • Financial Management

• E-Business and Web Design • Visual Merchandising and Psychology • Corporate Social Responsibility

Important information

A number of course assessments will be based in or will relate to the workplace so work place experience is desirable for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Applicants should have experience of working in a business environment with a commitment to professional development and improving their knowledge and understanding of business theory and practice. Please turn to page 26 for full Higher Education additional entry requirements.

Where next?

Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress to the final year of a BA Honours Degree, including the BA (Hons) Degree Business and Enterprise Management at Westminster Kingsway College, and then a Masters programme or enhanced career opportunity. Evening part-time learners will require two years to complete their BA Honours Top-up programme.

Foundation Degree

Business Management

Full Time or Evening Victoria Centre

2 years from September UCAS Code N100

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Where next?

Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress to the final year of a BA Honours Degree in Facilities Management and enhanced career opportunities.

What will I study?

This course has been designed for managers or supervisors working in Facilities Services or Management from sectors including Facilities Management suppliers, private finance initiatives, local authorities, Higher Education, the National Health Service, national or local government and private organisations.

You will increase your understanding and awareness of the functions of your organisation and its business environment. You also develop your skills and abilities to help you operate at higher levels in Facilities Management.

The course combines academic and practical work, with modules including:

• Change Management

• Introduction to Facilities Services • Reflective Management Practice • Risk Management

• Financial Management • Project Management • People Management

We encourage you to view your workplace as a resource for learning and development. Many of your projects and assessments should be based on your workplace.

Important information

All course assessments will be based in, or will relate to, the workplace, so work experience is essential to be eligible to study this course.

Additional entry requirements

Applicants should have experience of working in a Facilities Services role, with a commitment to professional development and improving their knowledge and understanding. Please email [email protected] for full entry requirements for this course.

Foundation Degree

Facilities Services

Blended Learning/Victoria Centre

2-2½ years depending on the programme timetable

Start dates from September UCAS Code tbc

L4 L5

What will I study?

This course covers a wide range of contemporary issues in business and enterprise management including: • Human Resources and Organisational Development • Finance and Revenue Management

• Enterprise Project

• Marketing and Business Strategy • Dissertation

Important information

This course is available as a Full Time or part-time programme over one or two years. It is ‘Top-up’ course enabling candidates to gain a BA Honours Degree after they have completed a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification.

Additional entry requirements

Entry requirements for the BA Honours Top-up Degree programmes are a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification in Business Management or related subjects as appropriate.

Many of our BA Honours graduates move into more senior management positions. Some may progress onto M.Sc., MBA. and MA programmes in business and management.

BA Honours Degree

Business and Enterprise

Management

Victoria Centre Full Time or Part Time

1 year (Full Time), 2 year (Part Time)

from September UCAS Code tbc

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Where next?

Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress to the final year of a BA Honours Degree in Culinary Arts and Business Management at Westminster Kingsway College and enhanced career opportunities.

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What will I study?

This course is designed for chefs working within the kitchen and product development environment who wish to develop their culinary skills and expertise to reflect contemporary trends and innovative culinary techniques. You will explore potential career opportunities in menu development, product design and gastronomy. The course will provide you with an excellent opportunity to study for a Degree whilst maintaining full-time employment within the hospitality industry. The course combines academic and practical work, with modules including:

• Practical Cooking Techniques in Culinary Arts • Food Production and Safety

• Marketing and Food Product Design • Gastronomy and Innovation • Human Resource Management • Introduction to Culinary Science

• Introduction to Finance and Information Systems This course is particularly beneficial for those who aspire to progress to specialist senior positions in advanced craft and/or food development.You will also study in the Culinary Science Laboratory at Westminster Kingsway College’s Victoria Centre to understand the Science behind Food.

Additional entry requirements

For the day release course, applicants should have experience of working as a chef, with a commitment to professional development and improving their knowledge and understanding. Please turn to page 26 for full Higher Education additional entry requirements.

Foundation Degree

Culinary Arts

Victoria Centre

Full Time or Day release

2 years from September UCAS Code D640

L4 L5

Higher Education

What will I study?

You will study contemporary issues in culinary arts and business management including

• Human Resources and Organisational Development • Finance and Revenue Management

• Business and Marketing Strategy • Introduction to Sensory Science • Dissertation

Important information

This course is available as a Full Time or part-time programme over one or two years. It is a ‘Top-up’ course enabling candidates to gain a BA Honours Degree after they have completed a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification.

Additional entry requirements

Entry requirements for the BA Honours Top-up Degree is a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification in Culinary Arts or relevant subjects as appropriate. Please turn to page 26 for full Higher Education additional entry requirements.

BA Honours Degree

Culinary Arts and

Business Management

1 year Full Time or 2 years part-time

from September UCAS Code DN62

L6

Did you know?

This course is also available to International students.

Contact [email protected]

Mark Franks has worked in hospitality and catering for some time and was looking for a degree in food science to compliment his career in teaching in food and hospitality studies.

Mark said: “I was looking for food science and catering degrees and found the Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts at Westminster Kingsway College which suited my working life as it was a day release course. The food science elements of the course were great and I learnt many new skills which will help me with my future career. I would certainly recommend this course to others who would benefit from the skills that you can gain. I am now progressing onto the BA Degree top-up and looking for further progression in my career.”

Mark Franks has worked in hospitality and catering for some time and was looking for a degree in food science to compliment his career in teaching in food and hospitality studies.

Mark said: “I was looking for food science and catering degrees and found the Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts at Westminster Kingsway College which suited my working life as it was a day release course. The food science elements of the course were great and I learnt many new skills which will help me with my future career. I would certainly recommend this course to others who would benefit from the skills that you can gain. I am now progressing onto the BA Degree top-up and looking for further progression in my career.”

Mark Franks

Foundation Degree Culinary Arts

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What will I study?

You will study contemporary issues in Tourism Management including:

• Human Resources and Organisational Development • Finance and Revenue Management

• Business and Marketing Strategy • Tourism Operations

• Dissertation

Important information

This course is available as a Full Time or part-time programme over one or two years. This ‘Top-up’ programme enables you to gain a BA Honours Degree after you have completed a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification.

Additional entry requirements

Please turn to page 26 for full Higher Education additional entry requirements.

Melissa Barr studied for the BA Honours Degree in Tourism and Business Management at Westminster Kingsway College.

Melissa said: “I loved my course at

Westminster Kingsway College. It was a very varied course and not only included tourism modules but also finance and anthropology which I enjoyed. The best thing about the College is the atmosphere of being in a smaller college environment.”

Melissa Barr studied for the BA Honours Degree in Tourism and Business Management at Westminster Kingsway College.

Melissa said: “I loved my course at

Westminster Kingsway College. It was a very varied course and not only included tourism modules but also finance and anthropology which I enjoyed. The best thing about the College is the atmosphere of being in a smaller college environment.”

Melissa Barr

BA Honours Degree Tourism and Business Management

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BA Honours Degree

Tourism and

Business Management

from September UCAS Code NN28

L6

Did you know?

This course is also available to International students.

Contact [email protected]

Additional entry requirements

For those who have experience of working in a Tourism role, who are keen to improve their knowledge and understanding and who are interested in professional development opportunities and enhanced career prospects. Please turn to page 26 for full Higher Education additional entry requirements.

Where next?

The programme enables progression to a range of Honours Degrees. You could progress to the BA Honours Top-Up programme in Tourism and Business Management at Westminster Kingsway College.

What will I study?

You will study core modules including: • Introduction to Marketing • Introduction to Global Tourism • Human Resource Management • Event Management

• Tourism Planning and Development

• Introduction to Finance and Information Systems • Management in Organisations

Optional modules include: • Niche Tourism

• Anthropology and Tourism • Small Business and Entrepreneurship • Financial Management

• Corporate Social Responsibility • Visitor Attraction Management

Linking to Westminster Kingsway College employer partners, this programme also offers the opportunity for work experience.

Foundation Degree

Tourism Management

2 years Full Time or 4 years part-time from September UCAS Code N800

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Where next?

Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress to the final year of a BA Honours Degree in Hospitality and Business Management at Westminster Kingsway College and enhanced career opportunities.

What will I study?

This course is for aspiring professionals who want to study for a Degree while continuing to work in the Hospitality industry. During the course you will actively experience working practices in Hospitality and Business Management and develop key skills in team-work, communication, information technology, application of number and improving your own learning and performance. A key feature is the employer and professional body input into the content and delivery of the programme.

You will study core modules including: • Business Environment and Law • Food and Beverage Management • Introduction to Marketing • Event Management

• Human Resource Management • Management in Organisations • Project Management Optional modules include: • E-Business and Web Design • Gastronomy

• Concept and Design • Rooms Division

• Licensed Retail Management • Psychology and Visual Merchandising • Creative Event Design

Additional entry requirements

Day release applicants should have experience of working in Hospitality, with a commitment to professional development and improving their knowledge and understanding to apply for the day release option. Please turn to page 26 for full Higher Education additional entry requirements.

Foundation Degree

Hospitality Management

Victoria Centre

Full Time or Day release

2 years from September UCAS Code N226

L4 L5

Higher Education

What will I study?

This course covers a wide range of contemporary issues in hospitality and tourism management including: • Human Resources and Organisational Development • Finance and Revenue Management

• Business and Marketing Strategy • Food, Society and Culture • Dissertation

Important information

This course is available as a Full Time or part-time programme over one or two years. This ‘Top-up’ programme enables you to gain a BA Honours Degree after you have completed a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification.

Additional entry requirements

Please turn to page 26 for full Higher Education additional entry requirements. Levels available

BA Honours Degree

Hospitality and

Business Management

from September UCAS Code NN82

L6

Due to building works taking place in the Victoria Centre this academic year there is a possibility that your course may be held in a different location to the one shown in this guide. We will keep all applicants informed of any changes.

Italian graduate Laura Favretto was awarded the best dissertation award at the College’s Higher Education Graduation ceremony after studying at Westminster Kingsway College to achieve her degree.

Laura said: “I found the course quite challenging especially as English is not my first language but I had lots of study support from the College. The skills that I learnt I could take into work and the visits and study trips were very useful. The lecturers at Westminster Kingsway College are willing to help you anytime and the smaller groups mean that everyone helps everyone. I have now applied for positions in Event Management and would like to use my new skills as well as my languages.”

Italian graduate Laura Favretto was awarded the best dissertation award at the College’s Higher Education Graduation ceremony after studying at Westminster Kingsway College to achieve her degree.

Laura said: “I found the course quite challenging especially as English is not my first language but I had lots of study support from the College. The skills that I learnt I could take into work and the visits and study trips were very useful. The lecturers at Westminster Kingsway College are willing to help you anytime and the smaller groups mean that everyone helps everyone. I have now applied for positions in Event Management and would like to use my new skills as well as my languages.”

Laura Favretto

BA Honours Degree Hospitality and Business Management