Sixth Form & College Progression Programme

University Centre at Blackburn College works in partnership with schools, colleges, career advisers and the wider community to

raise awareness of all aspects of Higher Education.

For more information:Contact Allison Billington Call: 01254 292106 Email: a.billington@blackburn.ac.uk

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We offer HNC, HND, Foundation Degrees and Degrees validated by our partners at Lancaster University, University of Central Lancashire, University of South Wales and the University of Cumbria.

We provide advice and guidance to anyone considering Higher Education - to help them make an informed decision about their future. This brochure outlines the services we offer through our Sixth Form and College Progression Programme.

Our free sessions are designed with the flexibility to suit your needs. If there are any other activities or services that would be of interest to your school or college that we haven’t featured, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are happy to discuss with you whether you would like to become one of our Progression Partners. This is an offer made to select schools – the details of which can be found on page 7.

Allison Billington

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OUTSTANDINGSUPPORT

SMALL CLASS SIZES £1,000BONUS

FOR FULL-TIME ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

GRADUATES INWORK OR FURTHER STUDYWITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION

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85%OF COURSES VALIDATED BY

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* Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education (2014 data)

You could choose to start a Higher Education course in:• Accounting

• Art

• Business

• Catering & Hospitality

• Childcare

• Coaching

• Complementary Therapies

• Construction

• Computing

• Counselling

• Criminology

• Disability Studies

• Education

• Engineering

• English

• Health

• Humanities

• Interior Design

• Joint Honours

• Law

• Politics

• Public Services

• Photography

• Psychology

• Retail

• Social Care

• Social Science

• Sociology

• Sport

• Teaching

• Textiles

A range of Taster Sessions Year 12 - Ideal AnytimeYear 13 - September - December

We offer taster sessions lasting for 1 -2 hours to introduce year 12 and 13 students to subjects that can be studied at UCBC. These wide ranging activities are led by UCBC course tutors. The taster sessions can be carried out at UCBC or we can visit your school or college. We are able to work with your teams to ensure the taster is relevant to you – just let us know what subject you require a taster in.

Taster Sessions for Science, Technology, Engineering & MathsYear 12 - Ideal AnytimeYear 13 - September - December

Our brand new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) building, the Sir Bill Taylor Future’s Centre, opened in September 2013. Students can take part in exciting activities around these subjects. Previous STEM tasters and activities have included learning about movement through fluids using jelly and guitars! And many other sessions including hovercrafts, wind turbines and renewable energies are available. Again, we are able to work with your teams to ensure the taster is relevant to you.

How to impress at an interview Year 12 - May - JuneYear 13 - September - March

We can offer invaluable advice to prepare students for a University interview. Your students learn about what the HE tutors are looking for in a potential student and we use role-play to illustrate how to prepare for a successful interview in order to impress. This information can then be used for future career interviews.

Personal Statement Preparation WorkshopsYear 12 - May - JuneYear 13 - September - December

Students can take part in a workshop where valuable advice is given about the do’s and don’ts of providing information for a Personal Statement. Various materials are available to support the workshop including workbooks that can assist the student in preparing their Personal Statement.

Sessions we offer

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Disability Support WorkshopYear 12 - Ideal AnytimeYear 13 - Ideal Anytime

Our Disability Advisers can offer one to one Advice & Guidance appointments at the University centre for all disabled applicants who apply to the University Centre. During the interview, an Adviser will explore what support requirements the applicant may benefit from and where applicable, will facilitate the prospective applicant in applying for Disabled Students Allowance.

Student Finance & Interactive WorkshopYear 12 - May - JuneYear 13 - Ideal Anytime

Our friendly, experienced Student Finance officers can talk about the student finance and funding available as well as incorporate fun activities for students to participate in. Students can learn about how to live on a budget, how to make student loans go further and address any financial concerns that students may have. The team will also discuss what bursaries and scholarships may be available.

How to prepare an Art PortfolioYear 12 - Ideal Anytime Year 13 - September - March

Receive excellent advice from our tutors who have prepared a fantastic information pack about what is required for a successful art portfolio. You can bring your portfolio with you for our tutors to critique and look at previous UCBC art students’ work to see the standard of work that can be achieved at UCBC.

Introduction to Higher Education Year 12 - Ideal Anytime Year 13 - Ideal Anytime

This is ideally suited for Year 12 students. It covers the main questions of: Is University worthwhile? Is it achievable? Is University affordable? We discuss different types of university and highlight the different approaches to researching and discovering the right University and course for the student to make the transition to University as easy as possible.

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Student life talks & presentations Year 12 - Ideal AnytimeYear 13 - Ideal Anytime

A great opportunity to find out about University life. Students can ask questions to existing UCBC students and advocates about their journey through university. You will find out about Students’ Union activities, learn about international trips that the students have participated in and the knowledge it has brought them.

Attendance at eventsUCBC is very pro-active in taking part in any events you have planned. We attend UCAS Conventions at Manchester and Greater Lancashire and have regular annual events we attend at schools and colleges and also attend events in the community. Please advise us of any events you are planning and we will do our best to attend.

Benefits of studying locally workshopYear 12 - Ideal AnytimeYear 13 - September - January

Not everyone wants to leave home and go to a university. We can offer accommodation to international & UK students, but some students may wish to live at home and study at a local university. Come along to our workshops to find out about the options available to study either full time or part time. We offer work friendly timetables to allow students to work and study which means that students don’t have to give up their job. This session is ideal for students who need to stay local due to financial or home commitments.

VIP ToursYear 12 - Ideal AnytimeYear 13 - Ideal Anytime

Whilst we offer Open Evenings for you to visit and look around and also meet the tutors, you can attend our VIP tours by contacting us and we will arrange a suitable time for you to visit. These tours are very successful and we will endeavour to let you meet the programme leader for the subject you are interested in studying, to ask any questions.

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A Guaranteed OfferFor Progression Partners we are able to offer all students applying to UCBC a guaranteed conditional offer on their UCAS application. The offer of a place will be subject to students achieving the required entry requirements.

A Guaranteed InterviewFor Progression Partners, where our entry requirements specify that an interview is necessary before joining the course, we will guarantee Progression Partners students an interview to the programme.

Bespoke Talks & Workshops For Progression Partners we are able to provide a range of bespoke talks and workshops, subject to necessary notice being given. These could cover a variety of HE issues and topics and could be provided both at your school or College, or here at University Centre at Blackburn College.

Disability WorkshopsOur Disability Advisers are able to offer a presentation to all Progression Partners which may be delivered on your premises or at the University centre. This session can either be to staff on “Facilitating Disabled learners to Progress into Higher Education” or as part of a whole progression presentation to students and parents.

For certain schools you may wish to become a Progression Partner. This offer, available for select schools includes:-

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Contact Allison Billington on 01254 29 21 06 or email a.billington@blackburn.ac.uk.Allison is our HE Transitions Officer and is here to support your students into life at University Centre at Blackburn College via the administration of our School and College Liaison Service. Please get in touch to see which sessions are suitable for your students and to book a session.

Our Campus

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Find your route:University Centre

Sir Bill Taylor Futures Centre

The Sixth Form Centre & St. Pauls

New Victoria

Old Victoria

Construction Centre

Beacon Centre

Regional Automotive Technology Hub (RATH)

Blackburn Sport and Leisure Centre

Dedicated College Bus Stop

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