Course summary
Advocacy empowers individuals to act independently, to champion rights, to become the voice of the community and to promote an inclusive society as part of their professional occupation or as an engaged, proactive citizen. The Certificate in Higher Education in Advocacy has been designed as a springboard for students wishing to enter professions working in diverse fields, for example, Community education, Education, Health and/or social care, the Police services, the Probation Service, Social enterprise, Teaching, Trades Union representation, Voluntary organisations and Youth support.
Modules
Year One - Level 4 (Cert HE) • Advocacy Services in the 21st Century (20 credits; compulsory) • Agency, Empowerment and Anti-Oppressive Practice (20 credits; compulsory) • Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Multi-Agency Working: Policy in Practice (20 credits; compulsory) • Understanding Society: An Introduction to Sociological Theory (20 credits; compulsory) • Who are We: Culture and Identity (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
No exams in this programme. Assessment is by written assignments, seminar presentations, reports, reflective diaries, leaflets and video documentaries; these assessment methods link with the development of employability skills.
How to apply
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Or experience
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
England | £9000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
International | £13500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP