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Higher Education
University courses at South Staffordshire College!
South Staffordshire College higher education students come from a variety of backgrounds with a range of reasons to gain awards validated by our partner universities.
Some are students who have already studied with us and wish to progress further; others are those who are currently in employment and wish to progress in their career or move in a different direction; others are simply inspired by the courses and facilities we can offer.
What do the qualifications mean and what can we offer?
HNC
Typically the Higher National Certificate is a part-time work related award normally worth 120 - 150 credits. Students who complete the award may progress on to an HND or Foundation degree.
HNC Applied IT Top Up (BA (Hons) - (course leaflet pdf not yet available)
HND
The Higher National Diploma is a work related award normally studied full-time. It is worth 240 credits and students who complete this award may progress on to an Honours degree.
HND Information Technology (course leaflet pdf not yet available)
Foundation degree
Foundation degrees are work-based qualifications in a range of vocational areas, equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree. They are often available by either part-time or full-time study. Foundation degrees usually take two years to complete full-time or within three years if studied part-time. All Foundation degrees offer a guaranteed progression route to at least one names honours degree at one of our partner universities. Developed with local employers to meet skills shortages, all Foundation degrees have a substantial amount of work-based learning and assessment including, in some cases, delivery in the workplace, with all students having the support of a work-place mentor.
Fd in Contemporary Art Practice
Fd Education (Teaching Assistant)
Fd in Film and Television Technology
Foundation Year Health Studies (course leaflet pdf not yet available)
Fd in Leadership and Management
Fd Public Services (course leaflet pdf not yet available)
Fd in Sustainability and Environmental Management
BA/BSc (Hons)
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences Honours degree (360 credits) is usually a full-time academic course lasting for three years. Students progressing from a Foundation degree or Higher National route may be able to take the third year of an Honours degree on a part-time basis. On completion students may be eligible for post-graduate study such as a Master of Arts or Sciences.
South Staffordshire College delivers its Higher Education in partnership with Staffordshire University.
Learner Support
Learner Services are here to support you throughout your time at South Staffordshire College from the point of your initial enquiry to help you progress onto your next step.
Each campus has an experienced and qualified team of professionals that work closely with Student Support Services at our validated award partner Staffordshire University, and adhere to IAG Quality Standards.
Together we can offer comprehensive and impartial information, advice and guidance service on:
- Course enquiry and application
- Careers
- Finance
- Personal issues
- Travel
- Accommodation
For additional information and advice, please contact Learner Services - Email: ucas@southstaffs.ac.uk
Or the Course University Partner:
Staffordshire University
Student Advice Centre
www.staffsunion.com,
sac@staffs.ac.uk
or moneydoctors@staffs.ac.uk
Tel: 01782 294469 / 01785 353425
Childcare
If childcare might be a barrier to taking a degree, you'll be pleased to learn that we have early years nurseries at both Cannock and Tamworth campuses. You can check on opening times, prices and availability by phoning 0300 456 2424.
Accommodation
South Staffordshire College does not have a Halls of Residence, so unfortunately there is no on-campus living accommodation available.
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