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Library Central
There are libraries at both of the
College sites and students are
welcome to visit either library
regardless of their course or place
of study. Please contact the Library
on 01606 720646 or library@
midchesh.ac.uk for opening hours.
A wide range of books, CDs,
DVDs, journals, magazines and
newspapers are available in the
libraries as well as space and
individual computer access for
private study. A variety of online
resources are available through
our Library Central Moodle pages.
Students can also access excellent
library facilities at the University
of Chester and Manchester
Metropolitan University.
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Social & Rec Scene –
Beyond your course
Hartford Campus has a ‘Rec Zone’
where students can relax, play
games, watch films and listen
to music. Students attending
the Winsford Campus can relax
and meet friends in the Atrium
Café and can surf the net in the
‘Internet Café’ or library.
Get Involved in College Life
The College encourages student
involvement at all levels. This
ranges from commenting on how
well your lessons help you learn
and your experiences at College, to
involvement with the recruitment
of staff and being represented
on College committees and the
Governing Body.
Dedicated HE Study Areas are
available at The Cube in the library
at Winsford Campus and The Silent
Room in the library at Hartford
Campus – students can work and
reserve computer access.
Students have an active Student
Union, which all students are
automatically members of, and
which is affiliated to the National
Union of Students. They organise
social activities, charity events, clubs
and societies, and so on, and have
a Student Council which meets
once a term and advises College
Managers. The National Union of
Students also arranges national and
international discounts on behalf of
students, which can be accessed by
buying one of their NUS Extra Cards.
This can be purchased in college or
online, www.nus.org.uk
Lunchtime access to the fitness
suite is available at both the
Hartford and Winsford sites.
Lunchtime activities in the sports
hall at Hartford include dance,
5-a-side football and basketball.
Students also have access to the
University Student Union clubs
and facilities of Manchester
Metropolitan University and the
University of Chester.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
If you feel you missed out by not going to university but
don’t have the formal qualifications, then the Access to
Higher Education course will be perfect for you.
* The Access course is a Level 3 course for adults with experience of life
* Entry criteria: Applicants should be able to provide evidence of
academic achievement at Level 2, which is the equivalent of GCSEs.
Life and work experience will also be taken into account
* Our Access students have successfully progressed on to courses
in teaching, nursing, social work, business and many other
university courses
* You study full-time (approximately 9.30am - 3.00pm, 4 days per
week) for one year on this programme
* Topics include core skills plus a selection of relevant Level 3 subjects,
such as Biology, Psychology and Sociology
* Course fee on application.
Counselling
A confidential service is provided
by our qualified counsellors.
Childcare
Information on the extensive
range of local childcare services is
available, call 01606 720649.
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Snacks and Meals
A variety of meals and snacks
can be purchased from the Food
Court and Restaurant at Hartford
and the Atrium Café at the
Winsford Campus.
Compliments, Complaints
and Suggestions
If you think the College does
something well, or could improve
upon something, your comments
would be of great value.
How to Apply
All applications should be directed to:
Central Admissions, Mid Cheshire College, Hartford Campus, Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1LJ.
Call 01606 74444 for further information.
Or, you can apply through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS):
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