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| Established | 1st August 2007 |
| Location | Suffolk, England |
| Campus | Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft |
| Affiliations | University of East Anglia, University of Essex, West Suffolk College, Great Yarmouth College, Lowestoft College, Otley College, East England Development Agency, Ipswich Burough Council, Suffolk County Council |
| Website | University Campus Suffolk Otley College West Suffolk College Lowestoft College Great Yarmouth College Suffolk New College |
University Campus Suffolk is an educational institution located in the county of Suffolk, United Kingdom that welcomed its first students in September 2007. Until then Suffolk was one of only four counties in England which did not have a University campus[1]. The UCS is collaboration between its parent universities, the University of Essex and the University of East Anglia, its partner colleges and local government.
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Ethos
University Campus Suffolk operates as a "Centre for Applied Sustainability" which means in their day-to-day operations they are playing closer attention to; minimising waste produced by the organisation, which includes recycling; reducing the consumption of energy; saving/ being more efficient with consumption of water; helping students and staff travel in sustainable ways; and constructing and refurbishing buildings sustainably.[2].
An example of UCSs work with sustainability is the Phase 1 campus development which has been awarded a BREEAM (BRE's Environmental Assessment method). This signifies that the development is setting the "best practice in sustainable development".[3]
Structure
University Campus Suffolk's teaching is split into two different faculties, Arts, Business and Social Sciences and Health, Wellbeing and Science.
Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences comprises the Suffolk School of Arts, Suffolk Business School and Suffolk School of Social Sciences.
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- Suffolk School of Arts – Specialises in degrees in the “Arts” ranging from Fine Art, to English Literature to Computer Games design. The Suffolk School of Arts courses often require students to work with peers, participate in research projects and undertake work placements. [1]
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- Suffolk Business School - The School has over 400 students, 30 staff and a suite of courses which comprise of 20 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Courses provided by the school include Business Management, Hospitality Management and Marketing Communications with options in some cases to study at the other UCS Campuses. The Suffolk Business School also has partnerships with other universities within the United States and Europe where students can undertake further learning and work placements. [2]
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- Suffolk School of Social Sciences – The School of Social Sciences has the largest amount of students studying on its courses with over 500 since UCS' creation. The school offers undergraduate, postgraduate, PGCEs and a selection of short courses for business. The lecturers within the school take an active role within the classroom and also outside the classroom with Kevin Pettican making visits to Iraq to help the training of social workers and Suzanna Pickerin helping to establish courses at the University of Gambia.[3]
Faculty of Health, Wellbeing and Science
The faculty of Health, Wellbeing and Science consists of School of Allied Health Professions and Science, School of Pre-Registration Nursing, School of Post-Registration Studies and Social Work and School of Inter-professional Studies and Midwifery.
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- School of Allied Health Professions and Science - The School of Allied Health Professions and Science offers honours degrees and higher diplomas in a range of health and science related courses. The School offers: BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, BSc (Hons) Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology, BSc (Hons) Human Biology, BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health, BSc (Hons) Sports Science, Dip HE Operating Department Practice and lastly, a one year Science Foundation.[4]
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- School of Pre-Registration Nursing – The 700 student strong school has centres based in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Great Yarmouth. All staff within the school hold professional nursing qualifications and are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, this enables them to promote a contemporary, evidence based practice.[5]
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- School of Post-Registration Studies and Social Work – The school's primary focus is with developing and enhancing professional practice in health and social care. The courses offered are developed in partnership with employers i.e.NHS Trusts and PCTs(etc), to ensure that the academic awards will enhance professional knowledge and practice. These programmes are also validated by professional bodies such as the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health Professions Council (HPC).[6]
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- School of Inter-professional Studies and Midwifery – The courses provided by this school are focused at developing the knowledge, skills and specialisms of health and social care professions. The School runs a pre registration midwifery course which on completion allows students to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).[7]
Campuses
Ipswich Campus
Construction of the main campus on the Ipswich waterfront commenced in 2006 with the first facilities ready for use in September 2008. Further facilities will be built in phases over a period of 3–8 years [8]. The campus has been designed by RMJM Architects and is intended to be a landmark building and the focus for the Ipswich Education Quarter[9].
The Ipswich Campus is located on the waterfront in the Ipswich Education Quarter, situated a few minutes walk from the centre of the county town.
UCS at Suffolk New College
Suffolk New College is situated in the "Education Quarter" of Ipswich, neighbouring the UCS Ipswich campus, and hosts UCS at Suffolk New College.
Prior to 2007, the institution then known as Suffolk College delivered both further education (FE) and higher education (HE) programmes. Prior to the start of the 2007/08 academic year the college split into two institutions with the two HE faculties listed above leaving to form the basis of UCS Ipswich while the FE courses, predominantly vocational education, remained under the rebranded Suffolk New College.
The college does however deliver some HE courses as part of the UCS Learning Network (along with the four other sites listed below). As of 2008[update], these are part-time Foundation and Bachelor of Science degree courses in the field of construction and the built environment.[10][11]
UCS Otley
The Otley Centre is located at the site of Otley College, situated just eight miles outside of Ipswich.
The Centre offers a range of Foundation degrees for those students interested in studying for a higher education qualification with a specific vocational element.[12]
UCS Bury St Edmunds
The Bury St Edmunds Centre is located at the site of West Suffolk College, an established centre for Higher Education with a ten year pedigree.[clarification needed] UCS Bury St Edmunds offers a range of courses for the local community and beyond.
The Centre offers courses, from career-related Foundation degrees which combine work with study, to postgraduate qualifications.
There are two Access to Education awards – Access to Humanities and Access to Health and Social Care.
Recent and continuing investment ensures that the facilities are among the best in the region.[citation needed] UCS Bury St Edmunds is preparing for an increase in student numbers, with enrolments expected to double.
In September 2007 the new Arts and Science facility opened in Leonardo House. The next stage of a five year building plan will be a new Technology Centre.
In recent years, West Suffolk College has created a £1.5 million building for students in the Faculty of Humanities and Health and spent substantial amounts on refurbishments across a whole range of subject areas. There are plans to build a further 19,000 square metres over the next few years. The redevelopment will make better use of the large woodland area adjacent to the campus.
Other changes are designed to improve car parking and traffic flow to the site, in conjunction with the Public Service village being created by St Edmundsbury Borough Council.[13]
UCS Lowestoft
The Lowestoft Centre is located at the site of Lowestoft College. The Centre provides higher education courses.[14]
UCS Great Yarmouth
The Great Yarmouth Centre is located at the site of Great Yarmouth College and includes a library, media and resource centres.[15]
LEAP
UCS is the lead partner on the LEAP (Learning and Enterprise Access Points) project. The LEAPs are education and training points located in market towns across Suffolk. The aim of the LEAPs is to provide access to a range of education opportunities from basic skills to Higher Education. UCS developed LEAPs around Suffolk by working with the local government and the East of England Development Agency.[citation needed]
References
- ^ About UCS
- ^ Centre for Applied Sustainability
- ^ University Campus Suffolk celebrates achieving an Excellent BREEAM rating
- ^ School of Allied Health Professions and Science
- ^ School of Nursing and Wellbeing
- ^ School of Post-Registration Studies and Social Work
- ^ School of Inter-professional Studies and Midwifery
- ^ Developments at UCS
- ^ New views of dockside campus plan
- ^ "University Campus Suffolk at Suffolk New College". University Campus Suffolk. http://www.ucs.ac.uk/study/facultiesAndCentres/SuffolkNewCollege/suffolkNewCollege.aspx. Retrieved 2008-05-23. "The following part-time courses are delivered at Suffolk New College as part of the UCS Learning Network"
- ^ "About the College". Suffolk New College. http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/about_the_college. Retrieved 2009-02-04. "Suffolk New College, located in central Ipswich, offers vocational programmes, AS/A levels, GCSEs, Apprenticeships and much more in an exciting and stimulating environment."
- ^ Otley Centre
- ^ UCS Bury St Edmunds
- ^ Lowestoft Centre
- ^ Great Yarmouth Centre
External links
- Map sources for Ipswich Campus, University Campus Suffolk
- Official website
- UCS Students' Union
- Otley College
- West Suffolk College
- Lowestoft College
- Great Yarmouth College
- LEAP
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