This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Middlesbrough College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This Foundation Degree course aims to recruit students who have a desire to work with young people, adults or families in a range of different professional environments and organisations. The focus of this course is to inform students on work- based opportunities connected to different working sectors in preparation for future careers and employment. In addition, it aims to provide a broad -based underpinning of knowledge & understanding in relation to social and contemporary issues, policy and professional practice. Career pathways linked to this course are: • Family Support and Outreach Work • Health & SC Settings-Support Workers • Youth Justice & Probation Services • Youth Work/Sport & Community Projects • Fire Service • Prison Service • A range of Voluntary/Charity Services-MIND/My Sisters Place/CAB/Drug and Alcohol Services • Local Authority-Housing Organisations • Local Government Admin Services/Fostering/Adoption Services • Local Authority/Private –Assisted and Supported Living- Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health/Children Looked After by the Local Authority.
Modules
(Please add in bullet point format) Level 4 study year 1 • Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals (20) • Social & Contemporary Issues Facing Young People & Adults (20) • Policy & Political Perspectives (20) • Understanding Organisations (20) • Higher Education Study Skills (10) • Developing Skills For Working Practice (30) Level 5 study- year 2 • Participation and Inclusion for Individuals with Additional Needs (20) • Working within a multiagency environment (20) • Developing Community Based Approaches (20) • Understanding approaches to learning and behaviour (20) • Work-Based Project (40)
Assessment method
The course is assessed through module assessments linked to assignments.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- A220
- Institution code:
- M78
- Campus name:
- Middlesbrough College
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Potential applicants should hold Level 3 qualifications.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.mbro.ac.uk/career-choices/course/24414-H1-Fd-Social-and-Community-Studies-Level-5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Middlesbrough College
Dock Street
Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD