Course Summary

Our FdA programme aims to enable individuals to develop their knowledge and understanding around their work with children. Applications are welcome from individuals working in diverse roles across the Children’s Workforce, for example in schools, nurseries, youth/playwork, residential care, health and social environments, specialist or alternative provision, inclusion/behavioural/SEN support teams and family support. Please note: this is not an exhaustive list and applications are encouraged from any individual working with children and/or young people from birth to 18 years. Applicants may already be employed in the sector or could opt to engage in an appropriate voluntary placement - 100 hours in year one and 150 hours in year two. We also offer a BA Hons programme in this subject area. This course aims to enable individuals to develop their professional skills and knowledge in their chosen discipline. Applications are welcome from individuals working in diverse roles across the Children’s Workforce, for example in schools, nurseries, youth/playwork, residential care, health and social environments, specialist or alternative provision, inclusion/behavioural/SEN support teams and family support. Please note: this is not an exhaustive list and applications are encouraged from any individual working with children and/or young people from birth to 18 years. Applicants may already be employed in the sector or could opt to engage in an appropriate voluntary placement of 70 hours.

Course Details - Modules

• Dissertation • Leading and Managing in the Children’s Workforce • Multi-agency and Safeguarding • Psychological and Sociological Perspectives in Youth Justice • Supporting Transitions Across Children’s Lives

Course Details – Assessment Method

Student’s competence will be assessed using a diverse range of methods. Students will be expected to submit formal written responses and will also be supported to engage in presentations, research projects, individual and group activities 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: L520

Institution code: C69

Campus Name: Northumberland College

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

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course; https://www.northumberland.ac.uk/higher-education/All-Courses/View-Course/87384/BA-(Hons)-in-Childhood--Youth-and-Family-Studies

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

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

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 6165.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6165.0 Year 1
Scotland 6165.0 Year 1
Wales 6165.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Bede Centre
Durham Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sunderland
SR3 4AH

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