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Education New courses target employability


Students hit hard by rising university tuition fees have been boosted with the launch of several super-value higher education courses at MidKent College.


The courses, which cover a wide range of subject areas and start in September, cost £5,700 a year (compared to the £9,000 maximum at some universities) and include a £1,000 bursary for full-time students in the first year.


Demand is expected to be high so prospective students are urged to apply now.


New at the Medway Campus: · Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Hospitality & Event Management


· HND in Performing Arts (musical theatre and production pathways)


· HNC/HND in Public Services (security pathway) And at the Maidstone Campus: · HNC/HND in Entrepreneurship · HNC/HND in Sport & Leisure Management · HND in Health & Social Care (applied social science)


Stephen Batchelor, director of HE development, said: "Our new suite of HE qualifications have been specifically designed to increase the employability of our learners. "As the UK enters a double-dip recession, providing


employability skills for our learners remains a key focus for the college.


"We have designed a


series of qualifications that will provide young people with the skills and abilities they need to be successful in building a career and gaining an edge in the ever-more crowded job market, making higher education a worthwhile long-term investment." Other areas in which


MidKent College already offers HNC/Ds and/or foundation degrees include Applied Chemistry, Business, Building & Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, Qualifying to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, and Childhood Studies. Visit www.midkent.ac.uk for more information.


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