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BA (Hons) Children and Young People (previously BA Working with Children and Young People and BA Children, Welfare and Society)
Introduction
Out of 108 institutions, UCP Marjon ranked 11th for overall student satisfaction and top 10 for teaching, assessment and feedback, academic support and organisation and management in the 2009 National Student Survey. These results are for the Social Work subject area which includes this course.
Careers in the ‘children’s workforce’ continue to remain highly important in society today. This programme offers a variety of opportunities to study in this exciting area and aims to provide you with the opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding to work in this dynamic arena. The programme offers a challenging range of learning experiences where you can develop your understanding of contemporary practice in a variety of specialist and generic areas of study, to enable you to progress into careers or further professional education.
Course Code / Duration
UCAS Code
Single Honours:
L521
Duration
3 years full time. Part time available.
Entry Requirements
Our typical minimum entry requirements for applicants with A levels/AS levels/BTEC is 180 points. Applications from students with non-traditional qualifications are welcome.Module Information
Year 1
The aim of this year is for you to explore many of the different perspectives which attempt to make sense of society and the arena of child welfare, all within a broad social science framework. You will study areas such as social policy, inequalities, development and communication and develop your understanding of social structures, processes and change. You will embark on an exploration of your understanding, values and position in relation to the different perspectives.
Year 2
The second year of the programme develops on the learning in year 1. There are a variety of compulsory and optional modules which focus on the relationship between theory, policy and practice and you can develop on particular areas of interest including working together collaboratively, working with groups, social environments and education. You can also take an opportunity to learn from working in the field.
Year 3
During year 3 you will develop an extended piece of research (supervised dissertation) which enables you to explore in depth, an area of interest. You can also choose from a variety of optional modules which really enable you to develop your understanding and position in a variety of ‘specialist’ areas.
Fees and Funding
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Career Opportunities
If you have undertaken a programme of study at A Level or Access and are interested in exploring a career working with children,young people and families, this programmewill help you to identify the wide range of career opportunities available in Children’s Services. The programme also offers a strong foundation for post-graduate professional qualification in teaching, social work, youth and community work, and for early years professional status.
Additional Information
The Government is redesigning its delivery of services to children and young people under the umbrella term ‘Every Child Matters’. This degree prepares you to work in the new interdisciplinary service environment.
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