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BA Art Practice

West Suffolk College
Full-time3 YearsSubject: General Studies
Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary
£18,000 (3yr)
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
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Meaningful Work
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About West Suffolk College

West Suffolk College is a Further Education college in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The college delivers a range of courses, including vocational and technical courses, apprenticeships, and an array of higher-apprenticeships and bachelor's degree courses accredited by the University of East Anglia. Over 14,170 learners are enrolled across Eastern Education Group, with around 10,629 of those at West Suffolk College.

Local Community Integrity

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Based on official Government data, here is the demographic reality of the tight-knit neighbourhood immediately surrounding CEME Business Campus, Rainham, RM13 8EU.

Community Safety3/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access2/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality2/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality7/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health2/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation3/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation

*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 85% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 89% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 85% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 81% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 81% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 85% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

East of England
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80

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