Course Summary

This programme is aimed at those wishing to work in a social care context with children, young people and their families, to achieve positive and sustainable change in their lives. As part of the course you will become skilled in recognising and assessing the complex needs of children, young people and families often present and be able to support with any specific interventions or referrals. The need for respectful curiosity that challenges and supports children, young people and families to achieve their potential and stay safe, will become evident through your studies. During the programme you will develop an understanding of the importance of early intervention and safeguarding work, allowing you to manage risk across the spectrum need for children, young people and families.

Course Details - Modules

Each module is worth a specified number of credits, enabling you to cover key subject knowledge while developing your own interests. For full time students a total of 120 credits will be studied in each academic year. In the majority of cases this will consist of 6 modules. For part time students it will depend on the intensity of your studies. Year One: Professional Practice - 20 credits Safeguarding Children and Young People - 20 credits Multi-agency Working - 20 credits Equality, Rights, Diversity and Cultural Differences - 20 credits Lifespan Development - 20 credits Assessment and Intervention - 20 credits Year Two: Research Methods - 20 credits Professional Investigation - 20 credits Social Pedagogy - 20 credits Social Policy and Practice - 20 credits Supporting Social and Emotional Wellbeing - 20 credits Professional and Personal Development - 20 credits

Course Details – Assessment Method

There are two formal or summative assessed pieces of work for each module. Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and projects. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. In addition to formal assessments throughout modules of study there will be developmental (formative) assessments to support you with developing greater understanding of your progress. The balance of assessment by coursework and practical varies between modules. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows: Year 1: 92% coursework, 8% practical Year 2: 92% coursework, 8% practical

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: CYPC

Institution code: S32

Campus Name: UCSD

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


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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

England 8400.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8400.0 Year 1
Scotland 8400.0 Year 1
Wales 8400.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Vantage Point
Long Road
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Paignton
TQ4 7EJ

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