Course Summary

This programme is ideal for anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and families. The programme will develop the knowledge and skills you need for a career across a range of professional areas, or for entry into further study. This programme has a number of distinguishing features including: an emphasis on interdisciplinary working; employability; internationalisation; research skills and social justice.

Course Details - Modules

You will study six modules which include: Perspectives in Human Development Professional Skills with Children, Young People, Families and Communities Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice Play and Creative Development in Diverse Contexts Cultural and Historical Influences on Children, Young People and Families An Introduction to Practitioner Research

Course Details – Assessment Method

All teaching will take place in the classroom environment, but you will be expected to use your experience within the workplace to inform your learning. Throughout your programme of study, you will be required to complete assessments to demonstrate your learning of subject knowledge and transferable key skills. You will experience a range of different types of assessment during your programme which will include some of the following: Case studies Literature reviews Group work Presentations Portfolios Reports Proposals Multiple choice questions Reflections

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: CWP1

Institution code: C69

Campus Name: Washington 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


You should have a suitable level 3 qualification as well as GCSE English and maths qualifications grade 4 or above or equivalent level 2 qualifications. If you are not already employed within the sector, there is an expectation that you must undertake at least 50 hours of work based experience activity. Satisfactory DBS clearance.

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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 5999.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5999.0 Year 1
Scotland 5999.0 Year 1
Wales 5999.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please see provider website for additional costs/fee information.

Provider information

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

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