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16/09/15
Immediate Release
Five Bromley College Students Graduate with
First Class Business Degrees
At a graduation ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral this week, five Bromley College
students were presented with first class Business Degree certificates. In addition
there were many who gained 2:1 awards. The degrees were awarded by Canterbury
Christ Church University. All five mature students studied part-time at Bromley
College. This highlights how degrees can fit around people’s lifestyle and
commitments as well as providing the opportunity to study a high quality degree
locally.
All Bromley College degrees are run in partnership with both Canterbury Christ
Church and Greenwich universities, who are the awarding bodies. This means when
Bromley College students receive their degree certificates, they graduate at the
university that awards their degree – alongside other university graduates.
When studying for a degree at Bromley College, all undergraduates are taught by
lecturers based in the College, with final year projects supervised by Canterbury
Christ Church University lecturers. They study in smaller groups which results in a
more personalised learning experience. Other advantages include flexibility to study
a degree full or part-time, lower fees and the ability for many students to get a
degree while living locally and working.
The partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University means students benefit
from a curriculum designed and validated by the University and, of course,
graduation in Canterbury Cathedral.
Sam Parrett, Principal of Bromley College attended the ceremony. She said: “I
was delighted to catch up with the students and hear about how their careers had
progressed as a result of gaining degrees. This is a fantastic tribute to our hard
working staff as well as the commitment and dedication of our students and their
families and employers who have supported them on this journey.
“As the first year of students to graduate from Bromley College, in partnership with
Canterbury Christ Church University, these graduates have blazed a trail for others
to follow. By providing quality teaching and learning, students are given the
resources and encouragement to progress with the help of Bromley College.”
Chris Howland, one of the five graduates, said: “Bromley College has really
helped to boost my career by offering me the opportunity to study on my doorstep at
both a professional level and on a part time basis. Through a summer work
placement the College arranged, I have been able to combine a full time job in
marketing while studying at the same time – the best of the both worlds.”
Liz Green, another Bromley College graduate, said: “I have really enjoyed my
time studying at Bromley College and found that it offered me the support I needed
to progress with my career. By being local, having smaller study groups and
approachable staff, I was able to complete my work confidently and achieve my goal
of a first in a welcoming environment with like minded people.”
The College still has degree places available to start this month. To find out more
about studying for a degree at Bromley College, please visit our website at
http://www.bromley.ac.uk/he_2015/
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Notes to Editors
1. For photographs of the five graduates together, please contact Katherine Tullett at
Katherine.tullett3@bromley.ac.uk
Caption text for photograph
Bromley’s five graduates at Canterbury Cathedral receiving their degrees.
Preischel Richards, Dave Parrett, Liz Green, Mary Sijinu and Chris Howland.
About Bromley College of Further & Higher Education
Rated by Ofsted as ‘Good with Outstanding Features’ and with 95% of students
progressing to a ‘positive destination’, Bromley College of Further & Higher
Education offers a broad range of education, skills and training courses. With over
8,000 students across its Bromley and Orpington campuses, these range from
GCSEs, apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, degrees and professional
qualifications. It prides itself on offering “Real Skills for the Real World”.
The College has a turnover of nearly £30 million and remains financially strong,
allowing for constant investment in new facilities for students. This includes a Sports
England standard gymnasium in Bromley and new conference and hospitality
facilities in Orpington.
A number of pioneering projects have been launched by the College – including
London’s first Career College, approval for a University Technical College (to open in
2017), a 14-16 College and the establishment of Bromley Educational Trust.
It has built excellent partnerships with two universities – Greenwich University and
Canterbury Christ Church University, with 900 students taking degrees it has gained
approval to use the title ‘University Centre’ for its higher education provision.
The College has recently launched its pioneering ‘Bromley Advantage’ initiative. This
is a programme of wide ranging activities that helps students develop the essential
employability and enterprise skills needed to succeed in life.
Bromley College is a major employer within the Bromley Borough with over 650 staff
between its two campuses and works with over 1,000 employers every year.
Further Information
Journalists requiring further information please contact Mark Brooks on 07958
063342 or mark.brooks@bromley.ac.uk
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