AberdareWellington Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon TafCF44 8NE

Tel: 01685 887500

NantgarwNantgarw Campus Heol y Coleg, Parc NantgarwCardiff, CF15 7QX

Tel: 01443 662800

RhonddaRhondda Campus Llwynypia, TonypandyRhondda Cynon TafCF40 2TQ

Tel: 01443 663202

Ystrad MynachYstrad Mynach Campus Twyn Road, Ystrad MynachHengoedCF82 7XR

Tel: 01443 816888

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Your Future is our Mission

Welcome to Coleg y Cymoedd, if you’re thinking of studying a HigherEducation course in September we hope you will enjoy readingabout the courses we have on offer, which will help you succeedwith your future career plans.

I am sure that you will find the opportunities described in these pagesuseful and attractive. If you wish to know more while you are makinga choice about what to learn and where to learn, please contact us.

We look forward to playing an important part in your preparationsfor your personal and professional future.

Judith Evans Principal

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1 Welcome1 Campuses2 Partnerships3 Why study with us?5 Guide to Higher Education Courses7 Student Finance

9 Business and Teaching11 Care and Childhood Studies13 Catering and Hospitality13 Computing15 Construction and Engineering17 Creative Industries19 Sport

University courses at Coleg y CymoeddColeg y Cymoedd provides higher education courses with our collaborative partner, theUniversity of South Wales. This means you’ll graduate with a university qualification, but studyin a location convenient for you. If you don’t quite have the right qualifications for a full Honoursdegree, there will still be opportunities. There are a range of qualifications on offer: FoundationDegrees, HNCs and HNDs – take a look at our course list. Courses supported by the Universityare identified throughout this guide.

The University has a long tradition of providing high quality undergraduate, postgraduate andprofessional courses. Well qualified and experienced academic and support staff provide a highlevel of pastoral and academic support for learners and business clients alike.

For more information on the University of South Walesvisit www.southwales.ac.uk/partner-colleges

College Open DaysAll events are held at our Aberdare, Nantgarw, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach Campuses:

29 November 2017 16.30 - 19.3020 January 2018 10.00 - 13.0015 February 2018 16.30 - 19.3022 March 2018 16.30 - 19.3021 April 2018 10.00 - 13.0017 May 2018 16.30 - 19.30

GCSE Results Day 23rd & 24th August 2018 a help desk available on everycampus to give advice and guidance.

Disclaimer - Coleg y Cymoedd takes every effort to ensurethe information in this publication is accurate at the time ofprinting. Coleg y Cymoedd reserves the right to makechanges or withdraw without notice any of the courses,course facilities or support described. A list of all CollegePolicies is available via our website: www.cymoedd.ac.uk.

Other formats of this publication are available in large print,braille, or audio tape, please contact the MarketingDepartment on 01443 663249.

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Why study your university level qualification with Coleg y Cymoedd?Whether you’re looking to improve your career prospects, gain a qualification or find a new direction, here are some of the benefits ofstudying at your local college:

Courses on your doorstepImagine the time and money you could save by studying locally. Itmay mean you can continue to work, juggle study with family life,care for a loved one, play sport for your local team or keep incontact with friends.

Friendly and supportiveColeg y Cymoedd caters for learners of all ages so whether you’rereturning to learning as a mature learner or continuing from schoolor college, you’ll find a friendly and welcoming environment. Classsizes tend to be smaller and there’s lots of specialist support tohelp you succeed.

Accessible university qualificationsIf you don’t have the necessary entry requirements to go straightin to a full Honours Degree, studying a HNC/D or FoundationDegree at college is an ideal way to get your foot on the ladder.There are also Access to Higher Education courses for thosewithout formal qualifications.

Best of both worldsColeg y Cymoedd has benefitted from huge investment over thepast few years with state-of-the-art facilities and teaching spaces.By studying with the college and our partner university, you get theadded benefit of access to the University of South Walesresources, such as the libraries and the Students’ Union.

Flexibility and choiceThere are opportunities to study full time or part time in a growingvariety of subjects. Some courses are delivered during the day andothers can be studied in the evening so you can fit studying aroundyour work and life commitments.

A stepping stone to a brighter futureA Higher Education qualification brings many benefits, such asincreased earning potential, a wider range of opportunities and arewarding career. Many of our Higher Education courses include awork placement, so you get to put theory into practice and gainvaluable experience within the industry.

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LEVEL7+ COURSES

Masters/Doctorates

LEVEL 6 COURSESBachelors Degrees(BSc, BA & B.Ed)

LEVEL 5 COURSESFoundation Degree

Higher National Diploma (HND)

LEVEL 4 COURSESCertificate of Higher Education

Higher National Certificate (HNC)

LEVEL 3 COURSESA Levels | ACCESS to Higher Education

BTEC Diploma/National Certificate Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced | CACHE Level 3 Diploma

NVQ Level 3 | Advanced Apprenticeship

Guide to Higher Education courses

A Higher Education qualification will give you specialist knowledge ofyour subject and the skills needed to work at a higher level with moreresponsibility, opportunities for promotion and higher pay. Our coursesare offered in a range of areas, with most being linked directly tospecific industries and job roles.

The table shows the progression from Level 3 courses all the way upto Masters and Doctorates. You don’t necessarily need a Level 3qualification to get onto our courses. For mature learners we can takeinto consideration life experience and your current job role. Entryrequirements will be listed with each of the courses, but please contactthe College if you need any further help with your suitability.

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Student Finance A higher education course is an investment in your future. There are costs associated with learning, whether it’s the time you invest or thetuition fees for your course. Financial assistance is available for higher education learners, so studying maybe more affordable than you firstthought. Depending on your personal circumstances, you could be eligible for a range of grants, loans and allowances to help with tuition feesand living costs.

Course fees For the 2018-19 academic year, full-time course fees for an HNC, HNDor Foundation Degree are £7,500 per year. The full-time fee for aCertificate of Higher Education or top-up degree is £9,000 per year.Welsh learners will only need to pay £4,296* per year for a full-timecourse as the remainder of the fee is covered by a Welsh GovernmentFee Grant for eligible learners. For information on part-time fees, visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/money

Before you apply, you will need to check the University of SouthWales website for the latest information on fees and student supportfor the course you want to study. Visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/money

Support Financial support is available via Student Finance Wales. You canchoose to pay tuition fees upfront or defer payment by applying for aTuition Fee Loan. Full-time learners may also be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant of up to £5,161* per yearand/or a Maintenance Loan to help with your living costs. You will only

need to start paying back your loans once you’re earning over £21,000per year. Learners who have an adult dependant or child may also beable to apply for additional support through the Adults DependantsGrant, Parents Learning Allowance or Childcare Grant. This support ismeans-tested against household income and whether you qualify willdepend on your individual circumstances. Student finance information,along with how to apply and eligibility checkers, are available online at:www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

Scholarships:There are some scholarships available for various Higher Educationcourses at the college. Please visit www.cymoedd.ac.uk/HE for up todate information.

*At the time of print all 2018-19 figures are subject to approval by the

National Assembly for Wales. Please check

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Title Campus FT/PT Mode Duration Entry Requirements

**Foundation Degree Business Studies PT 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate inHuman Resource Management

PT 40 weeks No formal entry requirements although an induction interviewwill be completed. Desirable – industry based experience inHR or Learning and Development.

Level 4 AAT Accountancy FT / PT 1 year Level 3 AAT Accountancy.

**Professional Graduate CertificatePost-Compulsory Education andTraining

PT 2 years You should hold qualifications to at least undergraduate levelin the subject you wish to teach. Mathematics/Numeracy andEnglish/Welsh Language GCSE grade C or above are desirablebut not essential. All applicants must be in a teaching/ trainingpost or be able to secure their own teaching practiceplacement – evidence of 140 teaching hours over 2 years isnormally required.

**Professional Graduate CertificatePost-Compulsory Education and Training

PT 2 years As above.

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** Offered with University of South Wales *Entry RequirementsA relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; orAccess to HE (Pass Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to includeMathematics/Numeracy and English/Welsh Language (or equivalent). Mature learners with relevant industry experience who do not meet theacademic qualifications will be considered individually via interview.

Title Campus FT/PT Mode Duration Entry Requirements

**Professional Certificate Post-Compulsory Education and Training

PT 2 years A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in the subject that youwish to teach. Mathematics/Numeracy and English/WelshLanguage GCSE grade C or above are desirable but notessential. All applicants must be in a teaching/training post orbe able to secure their own teaching practice placement –evidence of 140 teaching hours over 2 years is normallyrequired.

**Professional Certificate Post-Compulsory Education and Training

PT 2 years As above.

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** Offered with University of South Wales*Entry RequirementsA relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE(Pass Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics/Numeracy andEnglish/Welsh Language (or equivalent). Mature learners with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be consideredindividually via interview.

Title Campus FT/PT Mode Duration Entry Requirements

**Foundation Degree ChildhoodStudies

FT 2 years 2 A Levels in related subjects or a Level 3 programme of study thatprovides UCAS points.

**Foundation Degree Education,Learning and Development

PT 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements belowAlternative acceptable Level 3 qualifications include CLANSA, OCR,CACHE Diploma in Childcare, and DWS. Evidence of a relevantjob/placement. Enhanced DBS check will be required.

**BA (Hons) Education, Learning andDevelopment (Top-Up)

PT 3 years You need to have successfully completed the Foundation DegreeEarly Years Care & Education or Foundation Degree LearningSupport. Additionally, It would be beneficial to be employedprofessionally or voluntarily in a childcare or education settingalthough this is not a requirement. Enhanced DBS check will berequired.

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Title Campus FT/PT Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Level 4 Diploma in Professional CuisineSubject to approval

FT 2 years A relevant Level 3 qualification plus a minimum of 1 yearsindustry experience. You must be currently working in Cateringand Hospitality.

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HND ICT (InformationCommunication Technology)Offered with University of South Wales

FT 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

Catering & Hospitality

Computing

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*Entry RequirementsA relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE(Pass Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics/Numeracy andEnglish/Welsh Language (or equivalent). Mature learners with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be consideredindividually via interview.

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Title Campus FT/PT Mode Duration Entry Requirements

**HNC Surveying PT 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

**Foundation Degree SustainableConstruction and Surveying

PT 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

**HNC Electrical and ElectronicEngineering

PT 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

**Foundation Degree Electrical andElectronic Engineering

PT 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements belowAlternatively, you can join this course at an appropriate point if you havesuccessfully completed HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

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Construction & Engineering

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** Offered with University of South Wales*Entry RequirementsA relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE (PassDiploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics/Numeracy and English/WelshLanguage (or equivalent). Mature learners with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered individually via interview.

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Title Campus FT/PT Mode Duration Entry Requirements

**HND Creative Production Arts FT 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

**BA (Hons) TV and Film: Prop Making(Top-Up)

FT 1 year Successfully completed the HND Creative Production Arts or anequivalent qualification in a related subject.

**BA (Hons) TV and Film: Hair, Make-up and Special Effects (Top Up)

FT 1 year Successfully completed the HND Creative Production Arts oran equivalent qualification in a related subject.

**Foundation Degree CostumeConstruction for Screen and Stage

FT 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

**BA (Hons) Costume Construction forScreen and Stage (Top-Up)

FT 1 year Successfully completed the Foundation Degree CostumeConstruction for Screen and Stage or an equivalent qualification in arelated subject.

**HND Creative Production Arts PT 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

**Foundation Degree Photography PT 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

**Foundation Degree Games Art andDesign Subject to Validation

FT 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

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**Offered with University of South Wales

Applicants may be asked to attend an interview or audition, takepart in a workshop session, or present a portfolio.

*Entry RequirementsA relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; orDD at A Level; or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate;or Access to HE (Pass Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes).Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects toinclude Mathematics/Numeracy and English/Welsh Language (orequivalent). Mature learners with relevant industry experience who donot meet the academic qualifications will be considered individuallyvia interview.

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**Foundation Degree Rugby Coachingand Development

FT 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

**Foundation Degree FootballCoaching and DevelopmentSubject to validation

FT 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

**Foundation Degree Sports Coachingand DevelopmentSubject to validation

FT 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below

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Sport

**These courses are offered with the University of South Wales

*Entry RequirementsA relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; or DE grades atA Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE (Pass Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits allPasses). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to includeMathematics/Numeracy and English/Welsh Language (or equivalent). Mature learners with relevantindustry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered individuallyvia interview.