Course Summary

**Overview** Our two year Foundation Degree is designed for those who wish to gain a higher level qualification in working with children and young people from the ages 0-19 years. This is an exciting opportunity for you to gain an academic practice based qualification if you are working in the children and young people’s workforce. It is ideal for those working in; children’s social care, the ‘GetSet’ services, early years, play work, youth work, a youth offending team, a pupil referral unit, or as a childminder. **Key Features** - Validated by the University of Worcester and run by Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning. Teaching is based in Taunton - Work based foundation degree, with taught sessions held in the evening ideal for those already working in an aspect of children’s services, or those who would like to - The foundation degree is a significant step towards acquiring a full honours degree in the future, with top-up options available in Worcester and the South West West

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: L530

Institution code: W80

Campus Name: Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning

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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

4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include mathematics and English, and maximum of 3½ A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications; for example but not exclusively a CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 78%

Go onto work and study: 87%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 13100.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

These fees are set by the University, but are subject to UK Government confirmation. The University expects to apply an inflationary increase to its published fee levels every academic year.

Provider information

Henwick Grove
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Worcester
WR2 6AJ

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