Course Summary

The range of opportunities within the social and public sector are not fully known and understood amongst the graduate population. This programme offers you the opportunity to explore the sector further The programme addresses your needs and interests in the social and public sector evolution, with a view to gaining employment in this area. The focus of the course will be to provide a basis for you to explore the range of employment opportunities presented by the biggest employer in the region (the social and public sector). In addition it will provide a broad underpinning in social science and policy.

Course Details - Modules

Modules offered may vary. Year 1 modules include: Policy and Political Perspectives Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals Understanding Social and Public Sector Organisations Criminology, Crime and Society Developing Concepts of Working Practice Year 2 modules include: Social and Contemporary Issues The External Environment Using Research in Social and Public Sector Practice International Policy and Political Issues Applying Evidence Based Practice

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be assessed through a variety of assessment methods to enhance the experience as well as develop key transferable skills. This includes essays, presentations, research tasks, projects and case studies.

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: A140

Institution code: M78

Campus Name: Middlesbrough College

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

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

This can be from a range of appropriate Level 3 qualifications. Please contact the College if you have any queries.

Please contact the College if you are studying these qualifications.

Successful completion of the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.


You must also hold Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. This may be GCSE (grade C/4), Functional Skills or units from the Access to HE Diploma.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 6900.0 Year 1
England 6900.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6900.0 Year 1
Scotland 6900.0 Year 1
Wales 6900.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6900.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Dock Street
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Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD

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