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Winton House, Stoke Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, St4 2RW

Tel: 01782 849999. Fax: 01782848888
Email: admin@scmit.co.uk
 Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................... 03

Welcome from the Principal........................................................................... 04

Welcome from the Director of Student and External affairs........................... 05

Studying at SCMIT and Jargon explained.......................................................08

Good Reasons for Choosing SCMIT...............................................................10

Life in Stoke on Trent ..................................................................................... 13

SCMIT Admission Procedure ........................................................................ 15

SCMIT Terms and Conditions ....................................................................... 18

Courses ...........................................................................................................20

Further Information ..........................................................................................21

How to find us .................................................................................................23

 Welcome – From the Principal

Choosing a course of Higher Education is a major life

changing decision and we are delighted that you are
considering our College. Stoke-on-Trent is a vibrant city with a
modest cost of living and it is a great place to study.

At Stoke College of Management and IT we offer a diverse

range of up to date and affordable programmes. We know that
our students all have different needs and I can promise that
our staff will offer a personal touch to maximise your chance of
success. I hope that you find all of the information that you

Introduction need from our prospectus and website and that you choose
our College.

I look forward to welcoming you at the start of what I am sure

SCMIT provides an alternative means to secure a higher will be an exciting and productive experience.
education. The College is committed to the belief that each
individual is unique and requires a personalized approach. Regards
Moreover, when individuals are given the opportunity to
Kevin Barber
develop personal skills and knowledge, they are able to make
a much greater contribution to Society. Our aim is to provide
degree programmes for students who can demonstratethe
capacity to benefit from our teaching but also to engage in self-
study activities.

Stoke College of Management & IT offers undergraduate,

specialist diplomas and post graduate degrees in the
Welcome - From the Director of
business, management, hospitality, IT and computer science Students and Corporate Relations
fields. It offers a variety of accredited programmes to both UK
and international students. Understanding the importance of
diversity, the College recruits and retain a multicultural student Investing in your future through gaining higher education
body and staff. qualifications is the best you can do. No matter what happens
in life you will always have your qualifications. They will help
Student learning is central to the culture of our institution, and
finding ways to improve student learning is a continuing
you get the career you desire and have the lifestyle of your
process. The College creates an environment in which choice.
students are able to work closely with staff and administrators
At SCMIT we give you the opportunity to make your
who encourage academic and professional
aspirations come true. Our brand new College offers the ideal
excellence,intellectual growth and personal fulfilment.
blend of academic excellence, individual support, value for
We are dedicated to remain at the forefront of advances in money and great facilities. Study with us where we really do
contemporary education and professional programmes as we
care about you and your future.
serve our students and our community in the 21st century
Education. This will be achieved by seeking out and working I hope you feel that SCMIT is the perfect place to make this
effectively with an appropriate range of partners. The investment by gaining your qualifications with us and look
educational mission of SCMIT is to provide students with a rich, forward to welcoming you as a student of our College.
distinctive educational experience where Oppertunities are
Unlimited.
 Studying at SCMIT and the Jargon Explained

• Academic Year: Students usually begin in Sept / Oct and finish the following June / July

• Semester: Most awards are arranged in 2 semesters Sept – Jan and Feb – June

• Award: The title of the qualification that you will receive.Either Certificate, Diploma, Professional Diploma or
Post Graduate Diploma

• Level of award: Level 4 equates to 1st year undergraduate

Level 5 equates to 2nd year undergraduate

Level 6 equates to 3rd year undergraduate

Level 7 equates to postgraduate study

• Module / Unit: A module or unit is an area of study within an award. Our awards consist of 3 – 8 modules

• Core Module: A compulsory module that forms an essential part of your course

Studying at • Optional Module: For some awards you will be given a choice of modules

• Lecture: Provides coverage of the main topics and directs you to further resources
SCMIT • Tutorials / Seminars: Smaller interactive groups or even 1 to 1 sessions where you can clarify your

and
understanding or obtain additional specialist support

• Top up Degree: Students can progress at SCMIT from the Level 5 award in business to a choice of University
Degree Courses in the UK. Progression is also possible from Level 7 to a full post graduate masters
the Jargon Students attend College for a minimum of 16 programme

hours / week and each qualification is
Explained delivered within 12 months in two blocks of 15
weeks starting in Sept / Oct or Jan / Feb.
• BCS (formerly known as the British Computer Society) : This is the Chartered Institute for ITThis is our
examining body for IT at levels 4 to 6, an internationally recognised organisation that promotes the
advancement of IT and Science
• ATHE: This organisation provides specialist courses for Business, Hospitality and IT. ATHE courses are
accredited by recognised examining bodies and universities
 • Up to date qualifications respected in the
world of work
• Committed, professional, well qualified tutors
• High quality facilities with excellent
equipment
• Individual personal support and care
• Respect for the views and needs of our
students
• Affordable fees and a low cost of living
Good reasons for choosing SCMIT
• Travel arrangements

Add to this the central location and a warm, friendly
welcome and you have the perfect package.
Committed, professional, well qualified tutors: Our
tutors have been specifically recruited for their
extensive experience both in the world of work and in
delivering high quality teaching. Their successful
experience in the industries related to your studies will
give you an advantage in getting your qualification and
the career you want. They are highly qualified
professionals who are committed to your success and
will make every effort to ensure their lectures, seminars
and tutorials inform and inspire you.
Individual Personal Support and Care: Every
student is an individual and will have different needs
during their studies at the College. Providing the
support and care required to meet these needs is one
Great of our strengths. This will help to overcome any barriers
that might stop you from achieving success.
Together with our small classes, regular tutorials, and
caring staff these will ensure that your wellbeing is our
priority.
High quality facilities with excellent equipment
SCMIT is a new College welcoming its first intake of
students in 2010. You will therefore benefit from
considerable recent investment to give you high quality
facilities and excellent equipment. The College has
several classrooms, all of which have data projectors,
screens and whiteboards and an IT suite with 32
computers. These have been “refurbished to a very
high standard” Accreditation Service for International
Colleges. There is also a student recreation area,
vending machines, a reception area and administration
offices.
The College is conveniently situated in the same
building as The Basement Café, a thriving café which
will offer discounted prices on food and drinks for our

reasons for In addition to the interactive differentiated teaching

there are the following available where required:
students. The immediate area has additional facilities
and useful services such as a supermarket and
chemists. The later section on living in Stoke-on-Trent
choosing • One to one with your programme tutor

• Sessions with specialist staff e.g. in respect of learning

provides more information on facilities and activities in
the locality.
SCMIT is special. It's a new College which wants
SCMIT to give you a first class education and learning
disabilities

• Meetings with the Student Administrative Officer who

environment at an affordable cost. To do this can advise on issues such as accommodation, health
services, transport, settling into the UK, counselling,
you'll find: local recreational activities

• Meetings with the Principal or Director of Student and

Corporate Relations where you have serious concerns

Respect for the views and needs of our Students:
How you feel when you are studying with us and what
you need to succeed really count. To make sure we get
things right we have the following in place :-
• A Student Experience Form which you can use to
Ask for more support with your studies
Ask for help with your personal life
Make a formal complaint
Give the College feedback on any aspect of its work
• Regular student surveys asking questions on key
aspects of your time at the College
• An anonymous feedback box in the entrance foyer of
the College
We genuinely value the important information these
approaches give us and will use this to improve how we
operate and develop for the future. Backed up by our
Great Equality and Ethics policies and our excellent support
services you will study in an environment that will give
you every chance of success.
reasons for Affordable fees and a low cost of living: According to
UKCISA (U.K. Council for International Student affairs)
course fees for overseas Students in the UK can range
choosing
from £4,000 - £18,000 / year.
SCMIT is special. It's a new College which wants Getting a top quality of Higher Education need not be
SCMIT to give you a first class education and learning
prohibitively expensive, this is certainly the case at
Stoke College of Management and IT where we deliver
environment at an affordable cost. To do this first class provision at an affordable price. For 2010 /
2011 our standard fees at Stoke College of
you'll find: Management and IT are around £4,000 / year.
We believe that this compares favourably with other
local Higher Education providers where published fees
are around £9,500 / year.
In addition to benefiting from affordable fees, you will
find the cost of living in Stoke to be very reasonable.
Good reasons for choosing SCMIT
Accommodation: Based on your needs the College will
help you to find suitable accommodation. There is a
variety of accommodation available which costs
typically:
Shared £35 per week
Accommodation
Single Room £45 per week
Accommodation
Studio Flat £75 per week
1 Bed House £100 per week
2/3 Bed House Available on request
In addition, the College has got an arrangement with a
Property management company to enable you to
access a recently refurbished single room
accommodation in a hall of residence at a cost of £35 /
week.
Food: On average food costs are in the region of £100
to a maximum of £150 a month. This does not include
any drinks.
Once you join the College we will supply information on
the good deals to be found in Stoke-on-Trent.
Travel arrangements: On arrival in UK, we can arrange
for you to be met at the airport and taken to the
accommodation(if requested) or brought to the
college(Office hours only). If you are arriving late at
night or early in the morning or you will like the easiest
option, you will be able to order a taxi in advance
through SCMIT. We can arrange these services through
the use of our booking form Please fill the correct flight
details which must include the name of the airline the
flight number the date and time of arrival and the airport
you are flying from and the airport you are arriving at. A
small fee may apply if this facility is used. Please
enquire from the college before using the facility.
 Just outside of the city you can enjoy the fun and thrills at Alton Towers the International theme park, soak up the music at the famous V Festival
at Weston Park or appreciate the lovely gardens and specialist shops at Trentham Gardens.

Stoke-on-Trent is in the centre of the country which means that we're surrounded by stunning scenery giving you the chance to explore the
beautiful Peak District or Cannock Chase. Being in the centre also means that it's very easy to reach other major cities. Our rapid rail service
reaches Birmingham and Manchester in around 40 minutes and London in around 90 minutes.

City living in Stoke really does give you the best of all options.

Stoke-on-Trent's top attractions

• Wedgwood Visitor Centre

• Gladstone Pottery Museum
• Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

• Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall • Water world

• Ceramica • Monkey Forest
• Trentham Gardens • Spode Visitor Centre

Living in
Stoke on Being in Stoke-on-Trent is brilliant.Stoke on Trent is the
economic capital of north Staffordshire and south Cheshire.

Trent When you're not studying you'll find plenty of value for money
things to do in this vibrant, historic city. Check out the great
nightlife with theatres, clubs, bars, live music, cinemas and
lots of places to eat. Visit the purpose built shopping centre • Potteries Shopping Centre
with major high street stores or the museums and galleries.
• Premiership Football Stadium.
Go to a match at our Premiership football stadium, or find out
about the heritage that gives us the name of 'The Potteries'.

Admission
Procedure
How to Apply: Stoke College Of Management
And I.T. welcome applicants throughout the year
and from all over the world. Application is very
straight forward.
You can browse through our prospectus or website and
find a course that is right for you. You can either apply
directly online from the website or post a downloaded
application form to us.
If you need advice, simply contact us via email,
telephone of by letter. Once we have reviewed your
application form we will ask you to send,
Either:
• Your original certificate or certified photocopies of
your original certificates, (for post graduate application
this will include your degree certificates).
• Evidence of recent IELTS scores of at least 5.5 (no
more than 2 years old).
• A covering letter introducing yourself, your interests,
your educational and employment history, also
explaining why you are seeking an international
qualification.
• The names of two people willing to provide a
reference, one of which should come from your most
recent educational institution.
• Copy of your passport (main page with passport
number).
How to Apply
We will aim to contact you within ten working days to
indicate whether your application as been successful.
We will then issue a conditional letter requesting a
deposit to secure your place. On receipt of your deposit
we will post to you a “visa letter”. You should take this
document to the British Embassy or High Commission
in your country to support your visa application.
Tuition fees may be paid either directly to the College by
cheque or in cash, or sent from overseas in the form of
banker's draft. Bankers' drafts should be made payable
at Stoke on Trent College of Management and I.T. and
sent via courier or registered post to ensure security.
Bank Details:
Bank Name: HSBC Bank
Account Name: Stoke College of Management and I.T
Account Number: 40007919
Sort Code: 402856
 BCS - CERTIFICATE IN IT

Key Facts At-a-glance

Duration This level is the academic equivalent to Year 1 of a UK

university honours degree and is recognised by the
1 year Full Time
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 4.

The curriculum offers students a broad based, academic &

Entry Requirements practical experience that will enable students to learn basic
theories in information technology and information
management in an organizational context.

Course Outline

This course focuses on the following core modules:

‘A' Levels or Equivalent, Good proficiency in
English,19 Years or older • Information Systems

• Software Development

• Computer & Network Technology

Progression Diploma in IT
Certificate in IT affords the ability to enhance career
opportunities by awarding a qualification that will be
nationally and internationally recognized, preparing the
Courses Fees

£ 3,500
candidate for the entry level managerial positions.

Course Delivery
BCS - CERTIFICATE IN IT Lectures/Tutorials/Seminars

BCS - DIPLOMA IN IT
BCS -- PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN IT
 BCS - DIPLOMA IN IT BCS - PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN IT

Key Facts At-a-glance Key Facts At-a-glance

Duration This level is the academic equivalent to Year 2 of a UK university Duration This level is the academic equivalent to Year 3 of a UK university honors
1 year Full Time honors degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and 1 year Full Time degree. It is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 5. (QCA) as Level 6.
Diploma in IT will provide students with the best possible foundation Professional Graduate Diploma in IT gives a comprehensive
Entry Requirements Entry Requirements
for a prosperous career in IT. knowledge of the entire field of operations, programming, systems
Course Outline (1 Core + 3 Optional and Professional Project) analysis and design, and computer management.
BCS Certificate in IT or equivalent and good BCS Diploma in IT or equivalent and
• Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice (Core Course Outline (Any 4 Modules and Professional Project)
proficiency in English good proficiency in English
Module) • Advanced Database Management Systems
-----------------------Progression Progression
• Computer Networks
Professional Graduate Diploma in IT Selected post graduate courses at • Management Information Systems
Fees • Database Systems university
• Software Engineering 2
£ 4000 • IT Project Management Fees
• Computer Services Management
• Object Oriented Programming £ 4000
• Distributed and Parallel Systems (April only)
• Principles of Internet Technologies (April only) (this module has
replaced The Internet & World Wide Web and is not available for • Knowledge Based Systems (April only)
online registration) • Network Information Systems (April only)
• IT Service Management April only • Programming Paradigms (April only)
• Software Engineering 1 (April only)
• Realising the User Interface (April only) (this module has replaced
• Principles of User Interface Design (April only) User Interface Design and is not available for online registration)

• Project • System Design Methods (April only)

Diploma in IT affords the ability to enhance career opportunities by
awarding a qualification that will be nationally and internationally
recognized, preparing the candidate for the senior team leader.
Course Delivery: Lectures/Tutorials/Seminars
• Web Engineering (April only) (this module has replaced WWW -
Beyond the Basics and is not available for online registration)
Professional Graduate Diploma in IT affords the ability to enhance
career opportunities by awarding a qualification that will be nationally
and internationally recognized, preparing the candidate prepares
candidates for work at the equivalent level of analyst/team leader.
Course Delivery: Lectures/Tutorials/Seminars
 ATHE-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN IT

Key Facts At-a-glance

Duration
1 year Full Time
Entry Requirements
A3 year bachelors degree or 3 year
diploma.(or)
Students over the age of 24 and have at
least four years relevant IT experience.
English level of at least IELTS 5.5
The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is a
level 7 course and has been designed for students wishing
to gain expert knowledge in the subject and covers a wide
range of IT subjects.
Course Outline
Core Modules
Unit 1 - Operating Systems.
Unit 2 - Software Engineering.
Unit 3 - Database Management System.
Unit 4 - Programming and Data Structure.
Optional Modules (Any 2)
Unit 5 - Algorithm Analysis and Design.
Unit 6 - Data Communication and Networking.
Unit 7 - Software Project Management.
Unit 8 - Internet Programming.

Progression

Courses Progression routes to MSc in Information

Technology at various universities are
currently being arranged.
Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in
Information Technology should expect to take a role of a
senior IT manager.

ATHE-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN IT Fees

£ 4000 Course Delivery: Lectures/Tutorials/Seminars
ATHE-ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ATHE-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ATHE-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
ATHE-ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN ATHE-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Key Facts At-a-glance Key Facts At-a-glance

Duration Advance Diploma in Business Management is a Level 5 course and Duration Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management is a level 7 course
1 year Full Time is designed to give students a good understanding of the 1 year Full Time and is designed to give students a good understanding of the
responsibilities of a manager and the techniques they will use to responsibilities of a manager and the techniques they will use to deal
Entry Requirements
deal with different situations.Course Outline with different situations as well as the legal requirements within their
Entry Requirements role. It is articulated to an MBA so therefore entry requirements will
Core Modules
A diploma level qualification or equivalent. Introduction to Business BCS Diploma in IT or equivalent and good cover both courses.
Progression Business Finance proficiency in English
Students who have successfully completed Human Resource Management Progression Course Outline
this course can progress to a top up degree Marketing in Business Selected post graduate courses at university Modules
at University of Wales (UWIC) - BA (Hons) Optional Modules (Any 4).
Fees Core Modules
International Business Administration and Market Research
£ 4000 Marketing
also other Universities subject to Setting Up a Business
Financial Management
agreement. Business Planning
Management Behavior
Introduction to the Internet and E-Commerce
Fees Business Strategy
Business Law
£ 4000 Communication Processes Optional (any one from 5 or 6)
Business Travel Human Resource Management
Customer Care in Business Communication Process
Internet Marketing (Plus any one from 7 or 8)
Business Globalisation Business Globalisation
Macroeconomics
Students completing this course will usually work in Management
Research Project /Dissertation – Mandatory
or Administrative roles managing staff in a variety of different
scenarios from small to large businesses. Students completing this course will usually work in Management or
Administrative roles managing staff in a variety of different
Course Delivery
scenarios from small to large businesses.
Lectures/Tutorials/Seminars

Course Delivery: Lectures/Tutorials/Seminars

ATHE-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Key Facts At-a-glance

Duration Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management is a level 7
1 year Full Time course and revolves around the important role of
Management by teaching students how to develop success at
management level within the travel, tourism and hospitality
industry.
Course Outline
Entry Requirements Modules
An honors degree or 24 years of age with 4 Core Modules
years of managerial experience.
Management Behavior
Financial Management
Business Strategy
Progression
Marketing
MBA or other Masters course at any one of a
number of UK universities. Optional Modules any 2 from below

Human Resource Management

Communication Processes
Tourism Globalisation
Macroeconomics
Destination Management

Research Project /Dissertation - Mandatory

Students completing this course will usually work in

Management or Administrative roles managing staff in a
variety of different scenarios from small to large businesses.
 How to Find Us

• Pre-depart Check List How to Find Us

• Key Things to do on Arrival Stoke on Trent is conveniently situated in the 'Heart of

England' and offers easy access by road and rail.
• Living Expenses in Stoke
Road - Stoke on Trent is served by the M6 and linked to
• Estimation of expenses per week the M1 by the A50. Birmingham, Manchester and the
• Living in the UK East Midlands are within a 1 hour drive.
Train travel times to Stoke on Trent:
• Arriving in the UK
London Euston - 1 hour 50 minutes
• Your first week
Birmingham - 1 hour
• Adjusting to Culture Manchester - 45 minutes
York - 2 hours 20 minutes
• Police Registration
Chester - 1 hour
• Working in the UK
Stoke Colege of Management & It
• Healthcare Winton House
• Driving in the UK Stoke Road

• Travelling to Stoke from London Heathrow Airport, Stoke on Trent

Further Gatwick Airport, Manchester Airport, Stansted

Airport
Staffs
ST4 2RW
Tel:01782849999
Information
• Airport Procedures

• Student life and studying in Stoke preparing For Fax: 01782848888

Extensive information is availiable on our website or by Arrival Paying your tuition fees / Discounts / Email admin@scmit.co.uk

contact with the college regarding your arrival, Instalments / Scholarships

studying and living in the UK. This information include • Adapting to Study

topics such as: • Banking

• Travel Abroad

Disclaimer: Although great care is taken in compiling this information, it is for the general guidance of prospective students only. SCMIT cannot guarantee the
provision of all degrees and services in the event of circumstances beyond its control and therefore reserves the right to make changes or cancel any degree or
syllabus without notice should this be necessary. Applicants will be notified immediately of any changes likely to have a bearing on their application.