St Helens College Higher Education Section

• Accounting ( 3 Articles )
  Accounting Technicians are the skilled support staff working in accounting and finance.  They work in the public sector, industry and commerce, and in the offices of accounting practices.  The AAT awards delivered at St Helens College offer a structured training scheme which develops the competence required for AAT membership.  To gain full membership, applicants must complete one of the programmes and have the appropriate awarding body work experience.
• Accounting News ( 1 Article )
• Beauty Therapy ( 1 Article )
  

  Section for Beauty Therapy containing Programme Infomation.

• Beauty Therapy General ( 3 Articles )
  

  General area for Beauty Therapy General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Business ( 3 Articles )
  

  The business world is characterised by increasing change, brought about by advances in knowledge, technology and improved communications.  Business organisations need more than ever to maintain their competitive edge in the face of such changing environments, and in striving to do so, require an informed and responsive workforce with relevant knowledge, skills and competences.

  
  

  The business qualifications delivered by St Helens College are designed to allow students to explore many functional areas of business and examine current organisational issues to gain the required knowledge and understanding of the business environment.

• Childhood Studies ( 2 Articles )
  

  Students choosing to study on a childhood studies related programme at St Helens College with benefit from the support of highly qualified teaching staff who have a wealth of industry experience.  The programme team have developed excellent relationships with external partners and employers to enhance the programmes.

   

  Unlike the large University experience, studying on a childhood studies related programme at St Helens College offers a more personal experience with intimate group sizes.  Students have regular access to all programme team staff, developing a close working relationship with their fellow students and personal tutors.

• Childhood Studies General ( 2 Articles )
• CMM Course Modules ( 3 Articles )
  Module Information.
• Computing ( 1 Article )
  

  Section for Computing containing Programme Infomation.

• Construction ( 3 Articles )
  

  Section for Construction containing Programme Infomation.

• Construction General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Construction General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Criminal Justice ( 2 Articles )
  

  Section for Criminal Justice containing Programme Infomation.

• Cultural Studies ( 1 Article )
  

  Cultural Studies has been emerging in recent years as one of the hottest new disciplines, providing an arena where the humanities, social sciences, arts and media meet and cross-fertilise.  The subject is lively, exciting, cutting edge and constantly developing.  Whilst many other degree programmes in Cultural Studies focus almost exclusively on media and popular culture, the degree programme at St Helens College takes a broader view of culture.  Our degree programme is wide-ranging but coherent, and combines breadth with proper academic depth.

   

  The Culture, Mind and Modernity programme at St Helens College offers an innovative, interdisciplinary academic education in Cultural Studies.  Students engage with contemporary issues in culture and society, develop critical awareness and research skills, and have the opportunity to gain experience in the use of media technologies.

• Cultural Studies General ( 2 Articles )
  

  General area for Cultural Studies General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Engineering ( 8 Articles )
  

  Section for Engineering containing Programme Infomation.

• Fine Art Painting ( 1 Article )
  

  The Art Department at St Helens College has a number of painting studios as well as facilities and resources for life drawing, printing, digital image and photographic work, wood workshops and theory/lecture rooms as well as individual working spaces.  The facilities and resources are set in a modern, spacious studio environment.

  
  

  In addition to these facilities there is also a well stocked library and computer facilities to support all aspects of student learning.

  
  

  The Higher Education Art programme at St Helens College is an exciting programme that provides a quality learning experience delivered by dedicated full time and visiting staff who practice across a range of Fine Art Painting contexts.  The programme team have extensive, professional experience in the production, marketing and exhibiting of their work in regional, national and international galleries.

• Fine Art Painting General ( 2 Articles )
  

  General area for Fine Art Painting General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Game Art ( 1 Article )
  

  St Helens College offers dedicated computer suites and industry standard software to enhance the learning experience and provide a platform for graduates to enter into the computer games industry and related creative industries.  The current BA (Hons) Game Art programme is aimed at creatives who want an arts orientated games career.  The BA Game Art programme at its core is industry focused with the aim to imbed a high level of skill and knowledge in the use of tools, technologies and processes needed for the production of ‘Next-gen’ games titles. The programme also aims to create creative thinkers who are able to innovate at the fore front of this discipline.

   

  The North West is an important centre for the game development industry and St Helens College has important links with local industry.  The programme team have developed excellent relations with some of the leading North West companies in the computer games industry including Sony (formally Psygnosis) in Liverpool, Evolution Studios in Runcorn, TT Fusion in Wilmslow, Travellers Tales in Knutsford and Rebellion in Liverpool.

• Game Art General ( 5 Articles )
  

  General area for Game Art, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• General Section Home Pages ( 1 Article )
• Graphic Design ( 2 Articles )
  

  Students studying on a Graphic Design programme at St Helens College are provided with their own desk space in the light, modern and well-equipped design studio.  The programme team delivering on the graphic design programmes have a wealth of experience and will support you throughout your studies, helping and encouraging you to push boundaries.

   

  Students will undertake live projects and work placements to gain valuable subject knowledge, develop contacts in the industry and hopefully opportunities for employment.  Students engage in personal tutorials to develop their individual skills.  St Helens College is committed to offering computer suites and industry standard software to enhance the learning experience.  Students are encouraged to develop a high level of technical skill that is underpinned in creative thinking.

• Graphic Design General ( 4 Articles )
  

  General area for Graphic Design General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• HE General ( 10 Articles )
  General Information for Higher Education students, including How to Apply and Application Forms.
• Management ( 3 Articles )
  

  The Management Department at St Helens College is situated in the business school at the Town Centre campus.  The programme team deliver programmes aimed at stimulating interest and reflection and expanding horizons, enabling creative thinkers, managers, and executives to realise their full potential.

   

  Unlike the large University experience, studying on a management programme at St Helens College offers a more personal experience with intimate group sizes.  Students have regular access to all programme team staff, developing a close working relationship with their fellow students and personal tutors.

• Music ( 1 Article )
  

  The Music Department at St Helens College provides students with programmes to develop their creative and technical skills within the field of music technology.  The programme features modules exploring music sequencing, live sound engineering and audio production.

   

  The music department is located within the new campus redevelopment at the Town Centre Campus and offers two recording studios (Cubase and Pro Tools 8 HD), a recording area, two PC labs with appropriate music technology applications (Cubase 5, Wavelab 5, Pro Tools LE 8, Reason etc).  There is also a Mac suite available running Logic 8 Express.  The Music Department lecturers provide a quality learning experience underpinned by their experiences in the field of music technology with many continuing to practice within the field.

• Music General ( 3 Articles )
  

  General area for Music General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Personnel ( 3 Articles )
  Studying on a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development programme at St Helens College is a challenging and rewarding experience as students develop their career within the field of human Resource Management and Human Resource Development.  At St Helens College, we pride ourselves on being an approved centre of the CIPD.  Our main teaching team are full qualified and fellows of the CIPD with extensive industry experience.  We have a long tradition of success at St Helens College and want to ensure that you contribute to the success of a winning formula.
• Photography ( 1 Article )
  

  The photography programme facilities at St Helens College are of industry standard and the programme is delivered by professional photographic practitioners.  The photography programme is modular in design and has a good balance of theory to practice.  It covers a variety of specialist disciplines within the field of photographic image making, using both analogue and digital processes.

   

  The photography programme has been designed for students with a genuine interest and passion for photographic practice.  It will enable students to develop their photographic technical knowledge and critical understanding, in order to secure work within the photographic industry.  The programme can also be considered a route through to higher level postgraduate research and study.

• Photography General ( 3 Articles )
  

  General area for Photography General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Purchasing ( 5 Articles )
  

  Effective procurement for any organisation is essential as spending money is the first step towards making money.  Like all areas in business, procurement requires the best and brightest people to join its ranks and a career in purchasing could provide a wide range of opportunities to the right professionals.

   

  St Helens College offers a wide range of purchasing qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6, ensuring that individuals can develop their career by progressing to the highest level.   The level 3 certificate is suitable for those looking to develop a career in purchasing and successful completion of the Level 6 graduate Diploma allows students to use the prestigious letters MCIPS after their name, and the opportunity to progress on a Masters programme in Purchasing or management.

• Science ( 4 Articles )
  St Helens College delivers a range of science programmes including Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology and Laboratory Operations and Management.  The department has well equipped facilities and laboratories housing a range of modern and sophisticated instruments to help students develop in their chosen career.
• Social Policy ( 2 Articles )
  

  The Social Policy programmes delivered at St Helens College provide a quality learning experience and delivered by dedicated and professional staff.  Unlike the large University experience, studying Social Policy at St Helens College offers a more personal experience with intimate group sizes.  Students have regular access to all programme team staff, developing a close working relationship with their fellow students and personal tutors.

   

  The programme team puts a high priority on developing constructive links with employers to facilitate placements and, hopefully, create employment opportunities for our students.  Links have already been established with local employers such as Arena Housing, Halton Housing Trust and Riverside Housing, as well as Helena Partnerships.

• Social Policy General ( 2 Articles )
  

  General area for Social Policy General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Social Policy News ( 1 Article )
  

  Current news articles for the Social Policy HE area.

• Sport ( 2 Articles )
  

  Section for Sport containing Programme Infomation.

• Sport General ( 2 Articles )
• Student Support HE ( 9 Articles )
  Higher Education Advice and Guidance including contact details for Student Services.
• Teacher Training ( 3 Articles )
  

  Section for Teacher Training containing Programme Information.

• Teacher Training General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Teacher Training General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Theatre and Performance ( 1 Article )
  

  Section for Theatre and Performance containing Programme Infomation.

• Theatre and Performance Art General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Theatre and Performance Art General, including department photo galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Youth Work ( 1 Article )
  

  Section for Youth Work containing Programme Information.