Course Summary

This work-based learning Level 6 Top-Up degree is designed to be undertaken on completion of a foundation degree, or other Level 5 qualification, in an area related to the support of children, young people and families. This degree is an ideal preparation for a range of roles and responsibilities within the integrated, extended or children’s services. You will have the opportunity to develop subject expertise while engaging with current debate and professional practice. You will be introduced to new concepts and higher order skills such as synthesis and critical evaluation and will be supported in this by a specially designed induction programme. Topic areas include evaluating debates around children’s services and the challenges of working across multi-agency boundaries.

Course Details - Modules

• Safeguarding and Supporting Welfare • Specialist Family Intervention • Evaluating Current Debates and Developments • Leadership in a Multi-Agency Environment • Work Based Research: Research Proposal Project. You will develop reflective practitioner skills and the application of theory to practice when you undertake a range of work-based activities including workplace analysis in terms of practices and models of management, teamwork, safeguarding and welfare. You will be introduced to the key issues related to ethical practice and how to reflect critically on the work place in a professional fashion.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: SYPF

Institution code: B13

Campus Name: Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


• Foundation Degree or other Level 5 qualification in an area related to education. • GCSE grade C/4 or higher in English Language (or Level 2 equivalent).

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 5995.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5995.0 Year 1
Scotland 5995.0 Year 1
Wales 5995.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Fees are quoted based on 2020 entry information and are subject to change for 2021.

Provider information

PO Box No 266
Church Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Barnsley
S70 2YW

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