The Learning Exchange Centre (Roscoe Street) is due to open in 2011. This new ￡35 million centre will act as the college's new central hub and will house a plethora of hi-tech facilities.
Though there are technically six sites; the college's 17 Drop In Study Centres (DISC's) - located at various points across Liverpool - are often collectively considered as the 'seventh centre'.
What it is
Liverpool Community College is a further education college which works closely with local training providers and businesses in order to provide a portfolio of further education courses. A large majority of the student body are over the age of 25 and the college aims to train and educate the diverse learning community in order to meet the needs of the local economy.
Available qualifications include: traditional GCSE and A-levels; Higher National Certificates (HNC) (4 subjects); Foundation Degrees (9 subjects) and one BA (Hons) degree in social work (with optional full and –part time routes).
Vital statistics
Each year the college sees over 20,000 students and provides more than 500 academic and vocational courses.
Entry requirements vary depending on the course. Some prospective students are invited for interview in order to establish record of achievement/ previous experience and potential. All students who apply for the Access to HE programme will need to complete an English and Maths assessment, HNC hopefuls will need a BTEC in a relative field and applicants for the BA (Hons) in social work will need work experience and two A-levels that equate to 180 Ucas entry points.
Facilities overview
Each centre contains its own specialist facilities. The Arts Centre houses specialist arts and technical facilities, which includes recording studios, dance and drama facilities and photography, fashion and multimedia studios.
The Clarence Street centre accommodates students with purpose-built IT suites. It is also home to the college's largest learning resource centre.
The new Learning Exchange Centre will provide students with a range of recreational facilities including a sports hall, a large refectory and a variety of enrichment and social spaces.
London Living
Historically a port town, Liverpool has reinvented itself as a centre of British culture. The city, which was awarded Europe's 'Capital of Culture' in 2008, now has more theatres, galleries, and listed buildings than any region outside London. Liverpool is also very close to another of the UK's biggest cities, Manchester.
Accommodation
The college does not offer any accommodation as most students are from Liverpool. Those who are looking for a place to stay are advised to search for accommodation on the Liverpool Studentpad website.
Rental prices in Liverpool are extremely student-friendly and can start as low as ￡40 a week, though this does depend on the precise location of the property, as well as the share size and room style.
Transport links
Depending of the total household income, students are entitled to apply for a weekly EMA payment of ￡10, ￡20 or ￡30 to help cover the costs of transport.
Train: Liverpool Lime Street is the city's largest station with regular services from other major cities up and down the country. Students are advised to take advantage of the 16-25 railcard for cheaper fares across the country. See National Rail for more details.
Coach: Liverpool is well-served by National Express coaches and most services terminate at the coach station in the city centre.
Local bus: There are regular services which depart from Liverpool Lime Street rail station.
Air: Liverpool John Lennon Airport is roughly eight miles from the city centre and Manchester Airport can be reached within an hour by rail.
Contact information
Telephone: 0151 252 1515
Website: www.liv-coll.ac.uk
Address: various see college centres information on the website.
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