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FURTHER EDUCATION |
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What is UCAS?
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In increasing number of courses and professions are no-go areas
without a higher education qualification. The role of the Universities & College
Admission Service (UCAS) is to help you achieve your goal.
As the name implies, UCAS is at the very heart of Higher Education.
Operating as the only central admissions service, for full time under-graduate
courses in the UK, they handle over 45,000 applications a year.
 The admissions part of the name though is only part of the story.
Their belief is that everyone in the U.K, whatever his or her background,
deserves access to up to date information about study possibilities
at colleges and universities. The good news is that the U.K has more
courses to choose from than any other Country in Europe.
To find out further information, covering anything from how and when
to apply for 2004 entry, to information on foundation degrees and
course available.
Contact UCAS enquiries on 0870 1122211
Email: enquiries@ucas.com
Log on to www.ucas.com
Or write to: UCAS, PO Box 28, Cheltenham, GL52 3LZ |
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Weekly Allowance is a Bonus to Students |
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The government is rolling out Educational Maintenance Allowances
(EMAs) from September 2004.
To be eligible, a learner must be:
Aged 16-19
On a valid course (up to A Level standard or equivalent) at a school
or college, for over 12 hours a week
Ordinarily resident in England
Living in a household of which the gross income is £30,000
a year or less
There are three levels of assistance:
 For learners living in a household where the income is under £19,000,
the payment will be £30 a week
For learners living in a household where the income is between £19,001
and £23,000, the payment will be £20 a week
For all other learners living in households with an income of under £30,000,
the payment will be £10 a week.
Payments will be made during term time only. They are dependent on
the learner signing a contract. This contract links the payments
to good attendance and progression in their studies. Learners may
also be eligible for bonuses based on continuing their course and
progressing in their studies.
Learners currently in Year 11 will be able to apply for EMAs from
April onwards. For further information, please contact your local
school or College. |
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Wakefield College |
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 Possibly a little known fact is that Wakefield City’s College – today
one of the largest providers of further education in the country
- has been established for over 130 years. From its ‘small
beginnings’ as a College of Music in 1868 Wakefield College
now boasts more than 14,000 enrolled students enjoying part-time
and full-time courses at all levels up to and including higher education,
across a diverse range of subjects.
Being a student is one of the most exciting times of your life and
so it is important that you choose the place of study and the course
which are right for you. At Wakefield College there is a great learning
experience waiting and a programme of study which is just right for
you.
We have a whole range of full-time courses for young people, across
three main Campuses - in Animal Care; Art, Design, Media and Communications;
Business and Information Communication Technology; Childcare and
Health and Social Care; Construction and Civil Engineering; Engineering;
Hairdressing, Beauty and Holistic Therapies; Horticulture; Hospitality
and Tourism; Life Skills; Motor Vehicle; Music; Performing Arts;
Public Services and Sport Studies as well as excellent facilities
for A level study.
We also have a wide range of programmes at Undergraduate level ,
and literally hundreds of part-time courses at all levels, at our
main Campuses and within the community.
And a huge choice of courses is only a part of what we have to offer,
we pride ourselves on providing a total learning environment – the
latest technology, great facilities, the best tutors – and
we’re a lively, caring College where you will have lots of
fun, whilst receiving all the help and support you may need.
What’s on your horizon – enrol on a course at Wakefield
College and go far. We look forward to having you with us. |
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