13Jul
UndergraduateBirmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
In the current economic climate, there are many challenges facing children, young people and families. Supporting children, young people and families requires informed and educated professionals who are able to understand the social, economic, educational, political and cultural issues and barriers in order to respond to, and challenge the issues facing families and communities today. This top up course will enable you to build on the learning from your foundation degree or HND (or equivalent) in order to complete a full BA (Hons) degree which will enable you to build a career within the field of working with children, young people and families. Why Study This Course?
- The course provides an opportunity to cover a range of multi-disciplinary issues
- You will be encouraged to develop an area of particular expertise, in line with your own interests and career aspirations.
- The course is up to date, keeping pace with changes in society.
- You have options within the capstone project, so that you can undertake a traditional research project (dissertation) if you wish, or alternatively or could complete a work-based learning research project, or undertake a more creative, taught capstone. This is tailored to offer you more choice and to meet your needs as a future practitioner.
Modules
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Assessment method
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are currently unable to accept applications from international learners.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
All applicants will need to have 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5 in a relevant Foundation Degree or HND. Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants must obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Whole course |
| England | £9250 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9250 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course, where applicable. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments.
Additional cost information associated with undergraduate degrees can be found at https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/additional-costs-for-undergraduate-courses/
Provider information
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3NT