Higher Education Additional Costs

Graduation Ceremony

If successful, on completion of your end of year Examination Boards , we will invite you to your graduation ceremony. It is free for you to attend, however, to take part you will need to hire appropriate academic dress to wear during the ceremony. 2022 graduation packages started at £59 including photography. Guest tickets are charged at £10 per ticket.

Disabled Students Allowance

If you plan to apply for the Disabled Students Allowance and need to undertake a full diagnostic assessment, these start from £289 (Education Guidance Service). You can find more information on the Education Guidance Service website.

Library overdue charges

Overdue charges apply to all library loans to encourage you to return any resources you borrow on time. Overdue charges are 20p per item per week. There is no charge for e-books rentals.

Print and copy costs

There is no charge for course hand-outs or handbooks but students will need to pay for all other printing and photocoping associated with their programme.

Replacement student ID cards

A charge of £2.50 will apply if you lose your student identification card.

Additional costs for your course

Animal Management

Animal Management FdSc

Essential Costs

Students are required to have steel toe capped boots at a cost of approximately £35 and protective overalls, approximately £15, which can be ordered from the College.*

Optional Costs

Costs could include visits linked to course modules. Costs vary but are approximately £5 to £10 per day visit. In the second year you may wish to purchase waders, but will need to buy those yourself.*


Fine Art

Fine Art Practice BA (Hons) and

Fine Art Practice 1 year Top-up BA (Hons)

Essential Costs

Students are required to pay an annual lab fee of approximately £100.

Optional Costs

Costs could include visits linked to course modules. Costs vary but are approximately £5 to £10 per day visit and £250 for a residential trip.*


Childcare and Teacher Training

Education Studies 1 year BA (Hons) Top-Up

Essential Costs

Students are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which costs £47.80.*

Optional Costs

Joining the DBS Update Service upon certificate being received at a cost of £13 per year*

Professional Practice: Supporting Young People, Children and Families BA (Hons) Top-Up

Essential costs

Students are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which costs £47.80*

Optional Costs

Joining the DBS Update Service upon certificate being received at a cost of £13 per year*

Supporting Children & Families in Social Contexts FdEd

Supporting Learning & Additional Needs FdEd

Essential Costs

Students are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which costs £47.80.*

Optional Costs

Joining the DBS Update Service upon certificate being received at a cost of £13 per year*

Diploma in Education and Training Level 5

Essential Costs

Students are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which costs £47.80.*

Optional Costs

Joining the DBS Update Service upon certificate being received at a cost of £13 per year*


Health and Social Care

Professional Practice in Health & Social Care FdSc

Essential Costs

Students are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check which costs £47.80* and a medical questionnaire clearance at a cost of £50*

Optional Costs

Joining the DBS Update Service upon certificate being received, at a cost of £13* per year.


Public Services

Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice FdA

Essential Costs

Students are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a cost of £47.80.*

Optional Costs

Costs could include visits linked to course modules.

Joining the DBS Update Service upon certificate being received at a cost of £13 per year.

Leadership and Management in Public Services BA (Hons) Top-Up

Essential Costs

Students are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a cost of £47.80.*

Optional Costs

Costs could include visits linked to course modules.

Joining the DBS Update Service upon certificate being received at a cost of £13 per year.


Sport

Coaching, Physical Education and Sports Development FdA

Sport, Physical Education and Health Top-up BA (Hons)

Physical Activity, Health & Exercise FdSc

Physical Activity, Health and Exercise BSc

Essential Costs

For new students only, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check costing £47.80 and a Sports kit costing £63 to £83 depending on package.*

Optional Costs

Costs could include visits linked to course modules. Costs vary but are approximately £5 to £10 per day visit and £250 for a residential trip.*

Joining the DBS Update Service upon certificate being received at a cost of £13 per year*

*Costs are based on 2020 entry and are subject to change

Last updated: 1st November 2022

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