Course Summary

This degree, which is awarded by the University of Cumbria and taught at Bury College University Centre, is aimed at people wanting to work with children, young people and families. It covers a wide range of issues affecting children and families in today’s society. Each of the modules provides a secure grounding in issues for all professionals working in multi-agency contexts with children and their carers. The course offers you the opportunity to continue studying at a higher level, whilst broadening your knowledge and understanding gained at Level 3, or through your previous experience. Your placement is an integral part of the course and allows you to experience real work environments whilst gaining valuable knowledge and skills.

Course Details - Modules

You will cover the following topics: Level 4 • 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 Level 5 • Researching and Evaluating Practice • Crime and Conflict • Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-oppressive Practice (with work based learning) • The Internet, Media and Society • Identity, Personality and Social Justice • Innovative Approaches to Working with Children and Families Level 6 • Enabling Practice and Empowerment for Communities • Outdoor Environments and Experiential Learning • Supporting Health and Wellbeing • Extended Professional Practice Report: Dissertation • Employability, Progression and Leadership As part of the Personal/Professional Development modules you will undertake placement in a variety of settings, this could be paid or voluntary work.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: L2X0

Institution code: B93

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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

80 UCAS points from 3 A Levels.

80 points from an Access to HE Diploma.

80 UCAS points

You should also have 5 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including English. All students will be required to obtainan Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS Service in order to undertake the required placement elements of the course.

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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 : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 7500.0 Year 1
England 7500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
Scotland 7500.0 Year 1
Wales 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

This course is only available to students within the United Kingdom and European Union.

Provider information

Woodbury Centre
Market Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bury
BL9 0BG

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