Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

The childcare sector is rapidly diversifying and there is a growing need for highly trained staff who are knowledgeable, flexible and adaptable.

This Programme aims to provide you with a high level of academic knowledge and practical skills in the development and education of young children. It also concentrates on helping you develop important management skills with children.

The College's close contact with the childcare sector means a wide range of placements are available and expert placement officers ensure that placements and students are well matched and student progress is closely monitored. All academic staff have industry experience in a variety of settings.

There is scope to work within child-related organisations in the state, voluntary and commercial sectors within fields such as education, welfare, leisure and advocacy.

Year 3

• Contemporary Issues in Social Context
• Equity and Inclusive Practice
• Professional Engagement - OR - Research Project (Secondary)
  
  Optional modules
• Philosophy of Education
• Developments in E-Learning Technology
• Understanding Management
• Healthy Communities
• Managing Mentoring

Specialist Hair and Media Make-up BA (Hons)

In order to work in the theatre, TV or film industry as a hair or makeup artist, specialist technical skills are required. 

The industry is highly competitive and therefore demands a high level of such skills. Consequently, there is a demand for a higher level qualification to meet these training requirements.

The industry itself commands a high level of commitment as the working hours are frequently unsociable and the working environment is not as glamorous as some may assume! Therefore, commitment is also a requirement of anyone wishing to pursue this programme of study.

The programme provides students with the opportunity to develop both high level technical and academic skills equipping them to meet the challenges of working in this competitive industry. Most hair and make-up artists work on a freelance basis and this programme provides the skills to pursue a career in theatre, TV, film or photography.

Year 3

• Cultural and Historical Studies
• Enterprising Behaviour
• Innovations within Make-up Artistry
• Postiche Design for Performers
• Research Project

Hospitality Business Management BA (Hons)

The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management is a leading provider of contemporary Degree and Foundation Degree courses in these fields.

The School specialises in offering courses that develop techinical skills and knowledge alongside business acumen for management careers in the hospitality, tourism and events industries.

This strongly vocational programme develops the knowledge and skills necessary for management careers within the rapidly expanding international hospitality industry. Specialist modules such as The Management of Food and Beverage Operations and Property Management are studied alongside core business management modules.

The content reflects the varied nature of work undertaken by managers in the hospitality industry and develops the technical specialisms associated with hospitality management within the overall framework of business management disciplines. The industry placement year is an important and integral part of the programme enabling students to better understand the application of theory to practice. This underpins the final year of study and enhances the students' profile upon completion of the qualification.

Final Year

• Corporate Strategy for Hospitality and Tourism
• Hospitality Operations Management
• Research Project - OR - Enterprise and Innovation Showcase
  
  Plus two options from:
• Postiche Design for Performers
• Cross-culturual and Global Management in Hospitality
• Digital Marketing Management
• Financial Strategy
• Hospitality Retail
• Innovation and Creativity Management in Hospitality and Tourism
• International Marketing
• Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
• Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Skills
• Small Restaurant Management
• Strategic Human Resources Management