Course Summary

This course aims to produce graduates who possess a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of work with children, young people and their communities. The course incorporates competencies for practice at RQF Level 4 and 5, and key transferable skills and attributes required for graduate employability and life-long learning. The core educational aim of the programme is the formation of practitioner skills and knowledge to enable graduates to work with children and young people. Successful students may choose to progress to the BA (Hons) Youth, Childhood and Community Studies, a one year top-up programme also delivered at the College, to gain a full honours degree award.

Course Details - Modules

Modules offered may vary. Year 1 modules include: • Policy in Practice • Supporting Social and Emotional Development in Youth and Childhood • Contemporary Social Issues Facing Children and Young People • Understanding Approaches to Learning • Working Practice for Youth and Community Settings Year 2 modules include: • Ethics, Values and Beliefs • Interpersonal Skills • Using Data • Participation and Inclusion for Individuals with Additional Needs • Practice based approaches to Integrated Working

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be assessed by a presentation, an essay and a reflective portfolio.

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: A151

Institution code: M78

Campus Name: Middlesbrough College

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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


You must have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from a relevant Level 3 qualification for children and young people's workforce or equivalent. 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. Prior relevant experience is also required. You must be able to demonstrate a good level of English and maths and have access to 120 hours (as a minimum) working in a relevant organisation that provides services for children/young people aged from 5 -25 years of age (paid or voluntary). Suitable placements include schools, colleges, youth centres and family support projects. A mentor in the placement is also required to support the student with the WBL modules. You must be committed to being professional and attend a professional discussion prior to joining the programme. You must also complete a successful Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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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
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