Bradford College (Detailed Info)

Founded: 1982 from merger of Bradford and Ilkley colleges.

Location: One main site plus 84 adult education centres in Bradford and Ilkley.

Getting there: By bus or train to Bradford Metro Travel Interchange or train to Forster Square Station; College is 10 minutes' walk from both. By road, exit junction 26 from M62, follow signs to M606 and A641 and city centre then to college/university.

Academic features: Open and distance learning facilities available.

Awarding body: Bradford University.

Main undergraduate awards: BA, BEd, BSc, LLB.

Length of courses: 3 years; others 4 years.

Library & IT facilities: 195,000 volumes; 1200 current periodicals, 590 study places. Separate IT service: centres in main teaching buildings. varying opening times. IT skills courses; open workshops in communications, mathematics and business skills.

Specialist collections: Art and design collection of over 65,000 slides.

Careers & Jobs: Advisory service.

Student advice & services: Student service centre, including counsellors and nursing staff. Learning support (disabilities) tutor and day nurseries.

Amenities: SU building with several bars.

Sporting facilities: Shared with Bradford University.

Accommodation: 260 places available: 60 rooms (ensuite) in halls of residence, rent £73 per week (incl bills); 200 rooms/apartments at Arkwright Hall £68-£75 pw

Living expenses budget: No college-recommended minimum.

Financial help: Total available approx £1.5 million. Help is given through the learner support fund; secondary shortage subjects scheme (£9000); own funds for repayable loans, special travel scholarships, small prizes and awards.

Special help: those with children, emergency situations/changes of circumstances and towards completion of qualification. Apply for help to Student Services.