Higher Education at the Academy
The Academy is delighted to be launching university level courses from January 2013.
Learners will benefit from studying in the stunning new Academy for the following reasons
• Very affordable fees
• Bursaries available (up to £3,000 per learner)
• Course fees can be paid in five instalments
• Smaller groups than University
• Outstanding support from tutors who have a wealth of industrial experience
• Truly outstanding facilities which are world-class
Outstanding Employer Links
We have a long tradition of working with employers and have excellent links with the business community at both national and local level. Our current portfolio of companies is impressive and includes BMW, Samsung, Caterpillar BCP, Wesleyan, Birmingham Children's' Hospital, Amadeus, Baxi and hundreds of local and national businesses.
Our university level courses offer opportunities for work-related learning and include opportunities for learners to work on live projects in their place of employment or in the Academy. Part-time students usually choose a project within their own organisation, while full-time students with little work experience may be assessed using a live brief provided by an employer.
Entry Requirements for our University Level Courses
Learners must be at least 18 years old, hold a minimum five GCSEs (or equivalent) which include GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, along with a Level 3 qualification (A Levels or National Diplomas/Certificates) or equivalent. All our university level programmes require specific qualifications. Please see our website for further information.
Mature students without formal qualifications will require an interview with one of our University Level tutors.
School or college leavers
If you are about to leave school or college and are not sure what course you would like to take, we would advise you to contact our Customer Services staff so they can give you advice and guidance.
Mature students and returning to study
We welcome applications from mature learners who have not been in education for a while. Mature students may not be required to meet the formal entry requirements.
Financial Support
To make your higher education course more affordable, the Government offers a wide range of financial support in the form of grants, loans and bursaries. You can apply for this financial support through Student Finance England. www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk
Student Finance England helps to fund full and part-time undergraduate courses, while postgraduate and professional courses can also be funded through Career Development Loans and other grants.
Below you will find details of some of the help available –to learn exactly what kind of support you may be eligible for, please visit www.gov.uk/student-finance or call Student Finance England on 0845 300 50 90.
Types of support available for undergraduate courses
• Tuition Fee Loan – helps with the cost of tuition fees
• Maintenance Loan – helps with accommodation and other living costs (full-time students)
• Maintenance Grant – helps with living costs if your household income is less than £42,600 (full-time students)
• Scholarships and Bursaries – available from colleges and universities
• Extra financial help is available if you have a disability or have children or adults depending on you.
Loan repayments
Depending on eligibility, your higher education course could be paid for up-front in full by Student Finance England. You would pay this money back over a number of years once you are in full-time employment.
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